When we offer taraweeh, is it permissible to do our own dua's (for our needs and other) in the ruku' and sujood?
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When
we offer taraweeh, is it permissible to do our own dua's (for our needs and
other) in the ruku' and sujood?
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Answer:
Dua in ruku sujud
prostration
In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His
help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide,
and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear
witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear
witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His
Messengers.
Sahih Muslim Hadith 970 Narrated by Abdullah ibn Abbas (part)
The Messenger of Allah (saws) said: I have
been forbidden to recite the Qur'an in the state of bowing (ruku) and
prostration (sajdah) in prayer. So far as the Ruku (bowing in prayer) is
concerned, Extol in it the Great and Glorious Lord, and while prostrating
(sajdah in prayer) yourselves be earnest in supplication, for it is fitting
that your supplications should be answered.
Whether one is offering ones obligatory or voluntary
prayers, one should abstain from reciting the Glorious Quran or making
supplications when in the state of ruku in prayer; but the Sunnah and the
guidance of the Messenger of Allah (saws) was to Extol the Lord Most High in
ruku.
When in the state of sujood in prayer, one should
abstain from reciting the Quran, but rather Extol the Lord Most High and make
as many supplications as ones hearts may desire.
The Prophet (saws) said, 'The closest one of
you comes to his Lord is while he is prostrating, (therefore) make many
supplications therein.' And he (saws) also said, 'I have prohibited you from
reciting (Quran) while bowing or prostrating. During the bowing, Glorify the
Lord. During the prostrations, strive your hardest in making supplications.
Most likely, you will be listened to."
Related by Ahmad and Muslim.
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due to Allahs Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me
alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is
the Only Source of Strength.
Your brother and
well wisher in Islam,
Burhan