Ways of The Prophet (S.A.W)

The Holy Prophet’s letter of condolence

On the death of the son of Hadrat Muaz bin Jabal (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu).

“In the name of ALLAH, the Compassionate, the Merciful. From Mohammad, the Prophet of ALLAH to Muaz bin Jabal.

Peace be on you of ALLAH (Subhanahu Wata’ala)

Before burial, time should not be wasted in useless talk in the graveyard, but one should recite the kalimah and ask for the reward to be bestowed on the departed soul. [Bahishti Zewar]

Praise be to ALLAH other than Whom there is no God. May ALLAH bestow a great reward on you, and grant you the ability to endure (the loss), and destine thankfulness for us and you: for, certainly our souls, our properties, our family members and offsprings are (all) gifts from ALLAH, the Almighty and the Exalted and these have been given under our charge as if lent to us for deriving benefit upto a given time, being taken back by ALLAH, the Almighty on the appointed hour. Then, we have been ordained to thank when He bestows and to endure when he puts us to test (takes them back). Your son was one of these gifts placed under your charge. ALLAH the Almighty benefited you in a more enviable and pleasant way and took it back in lieu of great reward, mercy and pardon and guidance, provided you endure (and be thankful). As such you carry on with endurance (and thankfulness). (See that) your weeping and bewailing may not spoil your reward of which you may be ashamed (later on). Beware, that weeping and bewailing does not bring any thing back, nor does it remove sorrow and pain. Whatever is to take place, is bound to take place. Whatever had to happen, has happened. Peace be on you of ALLAH (Subhanahu Wata’ala).” [Timizi]

It has been narrated from Hadrat Ali (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) that he used to recite salat (darud) i.e. invoke ALLAH’s blessings on the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) in the following manner:

Firstly he used to recite Ayah 56 from surah Al-Ahzab and then recite the darud as follows:

‘ALLAH and His angels shower blessings on the Prophet. O Ye who believe! Ask blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation.” [33/36]

“Here I am, O ALLAH! my Sustainer! and I am Thy obedient slave. The blessings of ALLAH, the Doer of Good, the Merciful, and (the blessings) of the ranking Angels, and of the Prophets: and of the Truthful and of the Martyrs. And of the Righteous, and of all those things which glorify Thy holiness, O Sustainer of the Worlds! be on Sayyidina, Muhammad, son of Abdullah, the last of the Messenger, and the chief of the Virtuous, and the Messenger of the Lord of the World: (Who is) a witness, a bringer of good tidings, a summoner unto thee by Thy leave, and a lamp that is illuminating, and on him be peace (or salutations).”[Kitabush-Shifa, Maarif -ul- Hadis]