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  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

15 Questions

Is it necessary to repeat Istikhara if I unintentionally skipped reciting the Dua before it and only recited Salawat three times?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

It is not necessary to repeat the Istekhara for not reciting the Du'a before it.

Wassalam.
Is it permissible to recite Durood when Prophet Muhammad's (saws) name is mentioned during the Friday Khutbah, considering the instruction by some Sunni scholars not to say it out loud or even whisper it, but only recite it silently in our hearts?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Reciting Durood (Salawaat) is always highly recommended whenever the Prophet (SAWA) is mentioned. It is not enough to remember it in your heart, but we need to recite it. If the situation does not allow to say it loudly,then whisper it.

'Wassalam.
What are the traditions, with their proper references, about the reward of Salwaat and Durood on the Prophet Muhammad Al Mustafa (s) and Aale Muhammad (a)?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

There are hundreds of authentic narrations on the great reward of reciting Salawaat on the Prophet and his holy Progeny. You can find many of them in main the books of Hadeeth, like A-Kari,Al-tahtheeb,Al-faqeeh and Al-istebsar. There are full books on this subject. There are authentic narrations that any believer who recites Salawaat, the angels will pray for him as far as he is reciting Salawaat. And they don't stop praying for him unless he stops reciting Salawaat.

wasalam.
Is it sufficient to recite one Salawaat for mentioning the name of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) multiple times in a gathering, or should we recite Salawaat every time we hear his name?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

It is highly recommended to recite and repeat Salawaat whenever the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) is mentioned.

Wassalam.