Page 182 - The Importance of the Ahl Al-Sunnah

HARUN YAHYA

through their relatives (Sahih Muslim). Another of his habits
was to say “wa barakatuh” at the end of his greeting.
Moreover, he would repeat his greetings three times, thereby
ensuring that everyone heard it and could respond in kind.
Upon meeting someone, he would greet them and respond
loud enough for the other person to hear.
The Messenger of Allah (saas) has also said:
“O people, worship Allah, the Beneficent; feed His ser-
vants and spread greetings far a wide; and you will reach
Paradise in safety.” (al-Tirmidhi)
“When anyone arrives at a gathering, greet those who are
present and then sit down if you want to. Afterwards,
salute again upon leaving. The first salutation is not supe-
rior to the second salutation.” (al-Tirmidhi)
“The rider should first greet the pedestrian, the pedestri-
an [should greet] the one who is seated, and a small group
should greet a larger group.” (Sahih Muslim, Book 026,
Number 5374)

Praying on the Prophet (saas)
Allah and His angels call down blessings upon the
Prophet. O you who believe, call down blessings upon
him and ask for complete peace and safety for him.
(Surat al-Ahzab, 56)
Scholars are divided over how much one should call down
blessings and peace on the Prophet (saas) when he is men-
tioned. But the Ahl al-Sunnah’s scholars believe that doing so is
virtuous and will result in his intercession for believers in the
Hereafter. Praying upon the Prophet (saas) is a very rewarding
and valuable deed. Those who perform it a great deal will be

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