There are
some people whose Aqeeda is that the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi
wasallam) cannot hear anything from a distance. They say that he only
hears the voices of his Ummah who are in Madinah Munawwarah and that he
can only hear the Durood Shareef that is recited there. They say that
if a person believes that the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi
wasallam) can hear from far and near is Shirk or Polytheism (i.e.
associating partners with Allah).
Addressing the Sahaba (radi Allahu anhuma), Rasoolullah (sallal laahu
alaihi wasallam) proclaimed: "What I see you cannot see, and what I
hear you cannot hear." (Tirmidhi Shareef)
The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is reported to have
said, "I saw Prophet Moosa in the valley of Azraq, while passing from
Makka to Madina. He was reciting 'Talbiah' in a loud voice.
On another occasion, "I saw Prophet Yunus wearing a long woolen
overcoat and riding a red camel." (Ibn Majah)
The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said: "I know the stone
in Makkah which used to pay me Salutations before my advent as a
Prophet and I know that even now." (Sahih Muslim) The Holy Prophet
(sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), whilst in Madina, was able to see and
hear the stone in Makkah paying him Salutations!
The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said: "I hear all that
which you do not hear." (Sahih Bukhari; Mishkaat Shareef)
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has stated: "I
hear with my own ears the Durood of those who love me and I also
recognise them". (Dala'ile Khairaat Shareef)
The distinguished Sahaba of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi
wasallam) used to call to the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)
from distances, even at the time of battles, which took place great
distances away. They did this because they believed that the Holy
Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) could hear from far and
from near.
It is recorded that Sayyiduna 'Umar (radi Allahu anhu), who was
delivering a Khutba in Madina Shareef, was able to see Sayyiduna
Sari’ah (radi Allahu anhu) and the rest of the Muslim army who were in
Persia. Sayyiduna 'Umar (radi Allahu anhu) called out a warning to
Sayyiduna Sari’ah (radi allahu anhu), who heard the calling of
Sayyidunah 'Umar (radi Allahu anhu). (Mishkaat Shareef) This narration
illustrates two points: Firstly, the Sahabi was able to see what was
happening hundreds of miles away. Secondly, the other Sahabi was able
to hear his call from hundreds of miles away.
This is the state of the Sahaba, Mu'mineen and the Awliya (Saints). It
is obvious that the status and powers of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu
alaihi wasallam) are much more superior than that of the Sahaba,
Mu'mineen and the Awliya (Saints). So, if his blessed Companions can
accomplish the above we are sure that he can accomplish it.
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said: "Recite
Durood Shareef abundantly on Fridays since it is a day of witnesses.
Angels present themselves there. When any servant recites Durood, no
matter who and where he is, his voice reaches me". (Jila'ul Ifhaam; Az
ibn Qayyim As Salaatu was Salaam) It is clear from this Hadith Shareef
that the belief of the Ahle Sunnah Wal Jama'at is correct because the
Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) himself said that the
person who recites Durood Shareef upon him from whichever place, the
voice of that person reaches him.
Another Hadith Shareef says that the Durood Shareef is presented to the
Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam): "When a person recites
Durood Shareef, then an Angel takes it and goes up and presents it
before Almighty Allah. Allah Almighty says, 'Take it to the Mazaar of
my Beloved servant, Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) so that he
may make Du'a-e-Bakhshish for the person who sent the Durood and he may
gain coolness in his eyes'." From this Hadith Shareef it is obvious
that the Durood Shareef is first taken to Allah Ta'ala, and then
presented in the court of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi
wasallam).
Some people argue that if the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)
hears the Durood, then what need is there for the Angels to present it
to him? This argument is not only contradicting the power of hearing of
the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), but it is also
contradicting the power of Hearing of Allah Ta'ala as well since the
Durood Shareef is first presented in the Court of Allah Ta'ala. Does
this mean that Allah Ta’ala cannot hear from far and near? Therefore,
the argument is baseless.
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was making Wudhu
for Tahajjud Salaah at the home of Sayyiduna Maimuna (radi Allahu
anha). He suddenly called out three times, "Labbaik, Labbaik, Labbaik!"
(Here I am) and "Nusirtu, Nusirtu, Nusirtu!" (I helped you). After
saying this, he remained where he was and did not leave that place.
Sayyiduna Maimuna (radi Allahu anha) further said: "When the Prophet
(sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) completed his Wudhu, I asked him why he
had called out those words". He replied: "Raajiz was calling me". What
actually happened was that the Quraish wanted to kill Sayyiduna Umar
bin Saalim Raajiz (radi Allahu anhu) as he was on the road leading to
Madinatul Munawwarah. He called out: "O Nabi (sallal laahu alaihi
wasallam)! Help me or else the enemies will kill me!" Sayyiduna
Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) responded to his call from
home and saved him from death. (Baihaqi; Tibrani)
This Hadith Shareef proves four points:
1. Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is observing his Ummah.
2. It is Ja'iz (Permissible) to call the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) for help.
3. Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) can hear the call of his Ummah.
4. Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) can help those in distress regardless of distance.
Imaam-e-A’zam Abu Hanifa (alaihir rahmah)
writes that Haaris ibn La'man and Haarisa bin Na'man (radi Allah
anhuma) have said that: "Once I went to the Prophet (sallal laahu
alaihi wasallam). The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) asked me a
question, 'Oh Haaris, in what state did you pass the day?' I replied,
'As a true Muslim.' Then the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)
asked me the state of my Faith. I replied, 'I see the Throne of Allah
and the people of Paradise helping each other and the people of Hell
lamenting in Hell. I see in front of me Eight Heavens and Seven Hells
as clear as idol worshippers see their idols. I can recognise each
individual just like a grinder can recognise wheat from barley that is,
who is to go to Paradise and who is to be found in Hell. In front of me
people are like fish and ants. Shall I stay silent or continue to
speak?'" The Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) told him to stop
and say no more. (Fiqah Akbar) This narration illustrates the sight of
a Sahabi (Blessed Companion of the Prophet). He could see the Throne of
Allah, the Heavens, the Hells and their inmates! Imagine the sight of
Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)!
Hadrat Shah Abdul Aziz Muhaddith Delhwi (alaihir rahmah)
wrote: "Through the help of Noor-e-Nabuwat, the Holy Prophet (sallal
laahu alaihi wasallam) is aware and well informed of the condition and
status of every religious person. He knows of the point where that
person has reached in his Deen and what is the condition of his Imaan
and through which veil it is that he is deprived of elevation. Thus, he
knows your sins, intentions and bad ideas. This is why, according to
Shari'ah, he will be witness for the Ummah in the world and in the
Hereafter and he will be accepted and a compulsory action." (Tafseer
Azizi)
When Sayyiduna Umar Saalim (radi
Allahu anhu) arrived in Madinatul Munawwarah, he wrote a few Arabic
poems. The translation of a stanza is: "Ask the Prophet (sallal laahu
alaihi wasallam) for help, because he is ever willing to help. Call out
to the servants of Allah. They will help you!"
Al-'arifu billah Sayyid Muhammad 'Uthman al-Mirghani al-Makki al-Hanafi (alaihir rahmah)
said in his book "Akrab at-turuki ila 'l-Haqq": "Think of Rasoolullah's
(sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) presence facing you, his seeing and
hearing you! Even if you are far away, Allahu Ta'ala makes your voice
be heard and displays you. Here, being near or distant is the same."
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