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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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