In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
Chapter 251
The Excellence of Supplicating in one's Absence
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"And those who came after them say: `Our Rubb! Forgive us and our brethren
who have preceded us in Faith.''' (59:10)
"And ask forgiveness for your sin, and also for (the sin of) believing
men and believing women''. (47:19)
"Our Rubb! Forgive me and my parents, and (all) the believers on the Day
when the reckoning will be established.'' (14: 41)
1494. Abud-Darda' (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger
of Allah (PBUH) saying, "Whenever a Muslim supplicates for his (Muslim) brother in his absence, the angels say: `May the same
be for you too'.''
[Muslim].
Commentary: This Hadith makes it evident that one who prays for someone
in his absence also stands to benefit from it because the angel appointed for the task of praying for those who pray for others
will pray for him, saying, "O Allah! Grant him also the same which he has asked for others.''
1495. Abud-Darda' (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger
of Allah (PBUH) said, "The supplication of a Muslim for his (Muslim) brother in his absence will certainly be answered. Everytime
he makes a supplication for good for his brother, the angel appointed for this particular task says: `A meen!
May it be for you, too'.''
[Muslim].
