17) Principles Of Hanafi Fiqh
To Make An Act Of Ibaadat A Means Of Worldly Benefit
Question: If someone through experience shows that in Witr Salaat, if Surahs Qadr, Kaafiroon and Ikhlaas are recited regularly, then it will aid in the ailment of piles. Is there any harm in this or not?
Answer: The object of this question is that is one allowed to perform an act of ibaadat for some worldly benefit. This requires some dilation. In making an act of ibaadat achieve some worldly means, there are two types. One is to do so without any medium, like that of an aamil, where they use duas and words to achieve some specific worldly benefit.
And the second method is to use a medium of Deeni blessing, where this act will primarily bring in Deeni benefit, and this in turn will be effective in some worldly thing. Those specific acts of ibaadat which are enumerated in the Ahaadith that also have some worldly benefit for the executor thereof, fall in this second category. For example, it is mentioned in the Hadith that the person who recites Surah Waaqiyah regularly will not experience poverty. Such worldly advantages are either realised through wahi or ilhaam. Therefore, regarding the question at hand, if it is categorised under the first type, then it will be contrary to the objective of the Salaat and if it is classified under the second type, then there will be no harm in it. [Imdaadul Fataawa, page 453, vol. 1]
“He who performs two Rakaats of Salaat and no worldly matter enters his mind, all his past sins will be forgiven.” [Ibn Abi Shayba]
Note: That which enters the mind and interferes with the (perfection) of Salaat, is that which is done intentionally, as is indicated to in the usage of the words (of the Hadith). However, that which is not intentional, is not censured, if it concerns a worldly matter. However as for that (thought) which concerns a laudable act, (of the Deen), this is indeed not censured, especially if it is a matter of necessity. This is derived from the statement of Hadhrat Umar (radhiallahu anhu) that, “Indeed I prepare my army (i.e. devise battle strategies, etc), whilst I am in Salaat.” [Majaalis Hakimul Ummat, page 152]
[The Principles And Codes Of Law In Hanafi Fiqh, Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi rahmatullaahi 'alaih]
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