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Muslims are taught to understand that human beings are fragile, weak and prone to disease. We all get sick at some point, some more severely than others. And though modern medicine has come a long way in preventing and curing disease, many people also find comfort in prayer when their health strikes.

Muslims do not see illness as a punishment from Allah, but as a testing and purification of their own sins. Despite your poor health, will you keep your faith strong? Will you see your illness as a cause for despair or as an opportunity to turn to Allah for mercy and healing?

Muslims can recite personal prayers (du’a) in any language, but those from the Islamic tradition are the most common. Here are some Muslim prayers for restoring health.

Dua from the Quran

The Islamic prophet Ayyub is the same as Job in the Judeo-Christian Old Testament and he suffered greatly and gracefully. This is his Du’a from the Qur’an: “‘An-nee mas-sa-ni-yaD-Dur-ru wa ‘AN-ta’ Ar-Ha-mur-raa-Hi-meen.” (Truly, distress has seized me, but You are the Most Merciful among those who are merciful.) – Qur’an 21:83-84

Du’as from the Sunnah

Whenever the early Muslims fell ill, they sought the advice of Prophet Muhammad himself. Whenever someone fell ill, the Prophet would recite one of these four du’as for them.

It is recommended to touch the pain area with your right hand while reciting this supplication: “Allahuma rabbi-nas adhhabal ba’sa, ashfi wa entashafi, la shifa’ illa shifa’uka shifa’ la yughadiru saqama.” (O Allah! The Sustainer of Humanity! Remove the disease, heal the disease. You are the one who heals. There is no healing but your healing. Grant us a healing that leaves no disease.) Repeat the following Du’a seven Mal : “‘As’alu Allah al ‘azim rabbil ‘arshil azim an yashifika.” (I ask Allah the Mighty, the Lord of the Mighty Throne to heal you.) “Rabbana ‘atinaa fid dunyaa hasanat wafil aakhirati hasana taw wa qinaa azaaban near.” (O Allah! Our Lord and Sustainer! Grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter and save us from the fire of Jahannam (Hell).) This Du’a should be recited while the sick person places their right hand on the painful spot. The word “bismillah” should be repeated three times and the entire supplication should be recited seven times: “A’oozu bi’izzatillaahi wa qudratihi min sharri maa ajidu wa uhaaziru.” (I seek protection in the power of Allah and His power from evil of what I experience and what I fear.)

How to see death

No matter how great the pain or suffering, a Muslim should never wish for death or commit suicide. Rather, Prophet Muhammad advised Muslims: “None of you should wish for death because of calamity befalling him; but if he must wish for death, he should say: ‘O Allah! Keep me alive while life is better for me, and let me die when death is better for me.'”

How often do you want to make a heartfelt dua but struggle to convey your words to Allah? Or do you feel like you’re at a loss for words even when you make a general dua? Well, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide on how to make your duas more effective. We have highlighted both the etiquette and actions of dua which will help bring more substance and purpose when asking or speaking to Allah (swt) in general.

“And if my servants ask you about me, then I am certainly very near; I hear the supplicant’s prayer when he calls upon Me, so they should heed My call and believe in Me so that they may walk on the right path.” [2:186]

Etiquette of your Dua:

1. Start with Salawat on the Prophet Saw (Allahummasalli…)

The Prophet (saws) said: “Every Dua is withheld until you send blessings to the Prophet.”

2. Use Allah’s beautiful names to invoke Him. B. Al-Rahman, Al-Raheem, Al-Khaliq

3. Praise Allah as He deserves

4. Face the Qibla

‘Umar (ra) narrated: “…then the Prophet (saw) turned to look at the Qibla, then stretched out his hands and started shouting to his Lord.”

5. Raise your hands to the position where you will make dua

6. Trust that your dua will be accepted and Allah will respond in one way or another

Ibn al-Jawzi (r.) said. “I think part of the test is when a believer pleads and doesn’t get an answer, and he repeats the dua for a long time and sees no sign of an answer. He should realize that this is a test and needs patience.”

7. Ask often – don’t lose hope. Remember, Allah’s kingdom is vast, so don’t limit yourself when asking anything of Him.

8. Be firm in your request – i.e. do not say “Allah forgive me if you wish it”, but ask Allah for exactly what you want.

Content of your dua:

1. Ask Allah for exactly what you want. Talk to Allah as if you were having a conversation with Him. Describe to him what’s on your mind. tell him how you feel Be very precise in your dua.

2. When making dua for all Muslims around the world, don’t just end it with “Allah help all Muslims”. Better be specific, describe to Allah what is going on. Ask Him specifically for those in Rohingya, in Syria, in Gaza, etc. For that, you need to be aware of what is happening with our brothers and sisters around the world. Do your research, stay alert and dua them all.

3. Sometimes when making dua we run out of things to say so we say “ameen” and finish our dua quickly. However, don’t give up when you face this stillness in your dua, stay as you are, you will eventually come up with many more things to dua for.

4. Finally, end your Dua by saluting the Prophet (saw).

We hope you find this guide useful as it will help you structure your dua more efficiently. We pray that Allah (swt) will accept your duas and grant you what is best for you. Please use this guide on the blessed days of Hijjah so that you can get the maximum benefit from it on those blessed days.

You just found out that a family member or friend is in the hospital and you want to show that you are thinking of them. What would help the most? A thoughtful card? Or maybe something to help pass the time?

We asked CaringBridge families – the true experts – how they can support a loved one in the hospital. Here’s what they said:

1. Virtual visit

Although many people appreciate visits, due to COVID-19 this is not always possible. Call or text to find out if your friend is ready for a virtual visit, then ask what video calling service (like Skype, Google Duo, or FaceTime) they can use.

“At the local hospital [our daughter] had many visits but after she moved (about an hour away) she didn’t get as many visits – the visits were great for her (wish she had more) but still better for us because we need to take a little break. We ended up doing a little FaceTime and Skype for them with a few people and that was great too.” Johann

2. Unsolicited help

When it comes to getting things done at home, don’t wait for your loved one to ask for help – they have so much on their mind. Just take care of the gardening and whatever needs to be done.

“Please don’t say, ‘If you need anything, please let me know!’ Instead, bring food indoors, mow the garden, buy a fuel card, send cards and visit when you can.” DO something useful.” Knock

“They did things for our family without asking. They made sure our pets and garden were taken care of, they cooked us meals and they were there.” Kayla

3. Provide a goodie bag & small gifts

The most common advice: Give a small recovery gift or care package to someone who has a lot of time. They can see if they forgot to pack anything before they go to the hospital – that would also be a helpful gift.

“Give them a goodie bag of things to keep them busy… magazines, puzzles, decks of cards, writing and drawing pads, stamps, an iPad, lots of books.” Elaine

“An occasional flower (no bouquet needed), a magazine, a cute picture. Small gestures of love.” Darcy

“Create a Personal Greeting Card Holder: This gives them a place to keep the many thoughtful greeting cards they receive with good wishes. It also keeps the cards handy to open the box and read again when feeling alone or sad.” Caren

Monetary gifts can be just as meaningful to a friend in need:

“Since our family member was hospitalized in a city far from where we live, we have numerous expenses on travel, hotel accommodation and dining out, which have taken a financial toll. I encourage friends to consider putting together financial donations to help families deal with unexpected expenses. When our family member’s employer did this for us it helped a lot more than people sending little gifts that weren’t really useful etc. Everyone wanted to help and did what they could but financial help was by far the most popular lifeline for us.” Sarah

4. Bring back memories from home

Small pieces of home are one way to personalize a hospital room. Your regular pillow, favorite coffee mug, photos, or the local newspaper can help make the new environment feel more normal and cheer you up.

“Bring your own pillow and pillowcase and a comfortable blanket.” marlana

“What helped me the most was not having a person. It was a red decorative pillow. It smelled like home and helped with homesickness.” Jodye

5. Feed them

A home-cooked meal in the hospital can be rare, so it is especially appreciated. Or make their day by bringing them their favorite dish from a local spot. For the patient’s family, gift cards to local restaurants offer a change from the hospital cafeteria.

“To show support: I think to bring a nice home-cooked meal to the parents of children in hospital. There’s only so much fast food you want to eat, and it gets expensive.” Nikki

“Bring food into the house, that’s the greatest gift.” Janice

“All of our hospital stays included a plastic box that fit under the bed, filled with favorite snacks and drinks, bottled water and your own cup for tea.” Lena

6. Send notes and good wishes

Whether it’s a get well card or a message on a CaringBridge website, words of encouragement can go a long way in lifting someone’s spirits. These notes can be a keepsake for your loved one to look back on and feel the love.

Lift your loved one’s spirits by collecting love messages and inspiration from their community and compiling them in a get-well video. VidDay is a service to help you create a heartfelt group video as a unique and special gesture of support. It’s free to create a recovery video and they make it easy to upload, collect and share the video with your loved ones.

“It was so important to just keep in touch… to know we weren’t forgotten. Never underestimate the importance of a note or text message. They are vital.” Toni

“As an adult, maps were the most valued.” Darcy

7. Start a CaringBridge site

A free online health journal from CaringBridge allows you to update everyone at once so all your loved ones are on the same page. Family and friends can comment their support on your journal entries, and our on-site planner will help you coordinate needs like bringing meals, driving to doctor’s appointments, caring for pets, and even scheduling Zoom calls.

“The first thing you need to do is register with CaringBridge and tell everyone how to get to your site. I was hospitalized in a town far from my friends and family, so personal visits were rare. The joy of the comforting and encouraging words were a great help. It’s a community of people who care and that’s a great feeling.” Jeff

Don’t tackle your health journey alone. You can stay connected with friends and family, plan and coordinate meals, and experience love from any distance. All of this is ready for you when you launch your personal CaringBridge website that is completely free, ad-free, private and secure. Don’t spend another minute alone! Start your free website now

8. Start a fundraiser for your friend

Medical bills are expensive and can add financial strain to an already emotionally difficult situation. But an online fundraiser can provide some financial relief. You can even start a GoFundMe campaign through your CaringBridge website.

What can I say

Showing up with promotions is a great way to offer support, but sometimes helping is as simple as a few kind words. If you are unable to speak in person due to visitor restrictions or other reasons, you can still stay connected with a phone call, text or video chat.

Here are a few things to say when someone you know is in the hospital:

“You are on my mind every day, I love you.”

“You are so strong, you have this.”

“I pray that you are better.”

“Nothing can stop you – get well soon!”

“Sending healing energy to you.”

“I wish you a very speedy recovery!”

“How are you feeling? How can I help?”

In general, there are a few common statements to avoid when discussing someone’s health: Comments like “everything happens for a reason” and “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” can minimize a person’s pain and dismiss.

Instead, the focus should always be on positive messages that validate what your loved one is going through.

What would you add?

How do you express your support when someone you care about is in the hospital? If you had a long hospital stay, what meant the most to others? Share your tips below!

If you spend a second complaining, you’ve wasted a second.

Complaining may feel good, but literally no progress is made. It also shows that you are dissatisfied with Allah’s qadr (destiny) that He has ordained for you.

All of us in life will go through good times and bad, the only thing we must not do is complain. There is another saying that whatever you focus on will be true for you.

You can probably find a million ways you’ve been scammed and no one denies those things didn’t happen. But what can you do today to change the past? Feeling bad about yourself or feeling sorry for yourself doesn’t do you justice. Instead, how about learning from the past and thanking Allah for the lesson we can learn from those experiences? It really is a blessing from Allah, we just have to see it as such.

If instead you rearrange the question and ask how He has blessed you, you have a million different reasons to praise Him. Learn to thank Allah from the smallest things like the lace on your shoe to bigger things like your health, wealth and family.

Allah is not limited, He is the Most Gracious and Merciful. You can ask for all your heart’s desires (as long as it’s allowed). What we need to keep in mind is to desire something and invoke Allah, but then have a firm expectation of the result.

The veteran journalist and author has heard it all, thanks largely to her own time as a breast cancer patient in 2009. During the long waits in the hospital waiting room, she began talking to other patients, exchanging anecdotes and eventually asking their advice on what to do to say – and what not to say – to someone who is seriously ill.

The don’t say examples in her book range from flinching reactions to a diagnosis – “Wow! A girl in my office just died from it!” – to empty platitudes like “Maybe it happened for the best” and “God only gives you what you can handle.”

Pogrebin casts a wide net in her book, offering suggestions for a number of difficult situations, including how to remember which friend has which health problem – an increasingly common occurrence for people in their seventies age group. She writes about showing compassion for someone with Alzheimer’s, people with a terminal illness, and—in a chapter titled “As Bad As It Gets”—for parents who have lost a child to disease.

She also offers some alternatives to that knee-jerk phrase, “Let me know if there’s anything I can do,” which prompts the patient or family to ask for needed help, which they may feel embarrassed about.

“It’s okay to say, ‘What can I do to help?’ as long as you follow something like, ‘I’m not just saying it, I mean it,'” Pogrebin says. “Then suggest a few things that you think might be helpful that you’re actually willing to do .”

So why is it that people have such a hard time knowing what to say to the sick or dying (or their families)? Pogrebin says so many of us are awkward when dealing with the sick “because they arouse our own sense of vulnerability and mortality.”

We resort to clichés like “I’m sure you’ll be fine” because they allow us to distance ourselves from our discomfort. For the sick, however, it only sounds dismissive.

This article is part 2 of my Dua series. Read Part 1 Why I Love Dua as a Muslim to see how I implement duas in my daily life.

The Prophet mentioned that Allah descends to the lowest heaven and says:

“Who is calling me so that I can answer him? Who is asking me to give something to him?…” (Bukhari, Muslim)

Do you sometimes wonder why your duas aren’t being answered? Maybe there’s more to just saying dua and hoping for the best. I researched my dua and found that there are ways to answer your dua more effectively.

First, there are situations where your dua is accepted.

Second, there are times when your dua is accepted.

Third, there are requirements for your dua to be accepted.

Situations where your dua is accepted

The scholars have mentioned that when you are in one of the following situations, it is ideal for your dua to be accepted.

A person wronged or oppressed.

A person going through great difficulties after a disaster.

A person who travels.

A person who is fasting.

A woman in labor.

A person who has recited or finished the Qur’an.

A person who performs Hajj or Umrah.

A person who makes dua for someone in their absence (when you make dua for someone in their absence, an angel says, “Ameen and to you”).

A person who is frequently in a state of remembrance of Allah.

A person who is a just ruler.

Times when your dua is accepted

Scholars have mentioned these times as best for accepting Dua and are the Sunnah of Prophet PBUH.

The early morning hours (the last part of the night until the start of Fajr – divide the night into three parts between Maghrib and Fajr).

After the Adhan.

During salah (when a slave is closest to his master in a state of prostration or before the end of salah after the completion of tashahhud).

After the obligatory prayers.

A period on a Friday (some scholars say the Imam settles between the two Khutbahs and others say it is the last period before the Maghrib).

When waking up at night after wudu.

Before drinking the water of Zamzam.

During the month of Ramadan.

During Laylat-ul-Qadr (The Night of Destiny).

When visiting the sick.

When rain falls

In places like Mecca, Arafat and Medina (when going to Hajj or Umrah).

Requirements for your dua to be accepted

“Verily Allah is pure and accepts nothing but what is pure. And verily Allah commanded the believers what He commanded the Messengers, for He Most High said: ‘O Messengers! ‘” (Quran 23:51)

It is mentioned that certain requirements should be met in order for our Duas to be answered:

Your income must be legal.

Your food must be pure and halal.

You must do penance (do tawba) for your sins.

You should remove all unlawful things from your life.

Make sure you do the basics: pray five times a day, pay zakat, fast in Ramadan, etc.

You should do dua with sincerity and a focused mind and heart.

You should feel with absolute conviction that Allah SWT will answer your dua and no one but He can answer. The Prophet said:

“Call upon Allah while firmly believing that He will answer, and realize that Allah does not answer the dua that emanates from a heedless, unobservant heart.” (Tirmidhi)

Giving the thing asked for, ward off the harm that would otherwise have befallen a person, or as a gift that awaits the person in the next life (this is the best form of Dua answered as mentioned in Hadith Ahmed) .

Performing a good deed before your dua and saying it during your dua (as was done by the three men trapped in a cave by a large rock: each of them made a dua and mentioned a good deed, and the Rocks moved a little with each dua until they could escape – Sahih Bukhari).

To begin and end the dua with praise from Allah SWT.

To send greetings and peace to our beloved Prophet PBUH. A Companion once sat down to make dua and began to praise Allah and salute the Prophet, to which he replied:

“Please, and you will be given. Ask and you will be given.” (Tirmidhi)

In general, trying to keep your tongue wet with the praises of Allah, because gratitude itself increases blessings. Allah SWT says:

“Verily, if you show me gratitude, I will certainly increase you” (14:7). And the Prophet (SAW) emphasized this when he said: “The very best dua is Alhamdulillah (All praise be to Allah).” [Sahih Ibn Hibban]

If possible, pray salat-ul haja (the prayer of need).

How it all comes together…

Begin your dua by:

Confirmation of your belief in Allah SWT – Shahadah.

Asking him for forgiveness – Istighfar.

Praise Allah SWT – Al-Hamd.

Sending blessings upon the Prophet PBUH – Salawaat.

The Prophet said:

“Indeed, all praise is due to Allah. We praise Him and ask Him for help and forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allah from the evils of our souls and our misdeeds. Whom Allah guides, no one can mislead; no one can lead.” (Muslim)

Here is an example of how to prepare for Dua:

Say the Shahada – I testify that there is no god but Allah alone without a partner and I testify that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.

Say Astaghfirullah x 3 – I ask forgiveness from Allah.

Say Alhumdulillah x 3 – praise be to God.

Say Subhanallah x 3 Glory to God.

Say Allahu Akbar x 3 – God is great.

Say Salallahu Alayhi Wassalam x 3 – Peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.

Invoke Allah with longing, longing and humiliation using His best name Al-Hayy (The Ever-Living) Al-Qayyum (The Self-Sustaining).

Express your need for Him and place all your hope in Him alone.

Tell your Lord that you have no one to turn to and follow the Sunnah to raise your hands when making dua, ideally in the state of wudu and facing the qibla.

Allah SWT says:

“Call upon your Lord with utmost humility and confidentiality” (Quran 7:55)

He SWT also says:

“And invoke Him with fear and longing: Verily Allah’s mercy is near to men of excellence.” (Quran 7:56)

Remember…

We should not have fear in our hearts that our dua will not be answered because of our shortcomings or because we feel that we don’t deserve it.

We are told that our “longing” for Allah to answer our dua out of His boundless generosity and mercy should overcome this fear.

Invoking Allah SWT for our needs is an act of worship and Allah loves to be invoked.

It is the shaytaan’s ruse when he makes us believe that we are not worthy of our dua being accepted. Make sure you have that frame of mind that makes you think you are humble when in fact you are too arrogant to ask your Lord for help. After all we are nothing without Allah SWT so do we really think we don’t need to ask for His help? Prophet PBUH taught us that Dua is:

“The Essence of Worship.” (Tirmidhi)

We should be patient and realize that Allah SWT fully knows our problems and is in full control of our circumstances. He will respond to our dua based on what is best for us and at the most appropriate time.

We must persist in our dua and not give up if we don’t get an immediate response.

When our dua is answered, we should remember that Allah SWT knows what is best for us, even if we don’t like the result at first.

The Prophet said:

“The slave will be answered as long as his dua does not involve sin or breaking family ties, and as long as he is not hasty. It was said, ‘What does being hasty mean?’ He said, ‘When he says, ‘I made dua, and I made dua, but I didn’t see any reaction,’ so he gets frustrated and stops making dua .'” (Sahih Muslim)

Allah SWT says:

“Perhaps you would hate something while it is good for you, and perhaps you would like something that is bad for you – Allah knows and you do not know.” (Quran 2:216)

He SWT also says:

“Perhaps you would hate something, but Allah puts much, much good in it.” (Quran 4:19)

Allah SWT will give us only His good pleasure (rida) and divine providence (‘inaya); we just have to ask!

Join me again for part 3 of my Dua series, How to start and end my day with Dua, where I will be sharing my morning and evening Dua routine.

*My reading recommendation*

In times of emotional, mental, or physical distress, it’s easy to feel hopeless and believe that things will never get better. At times, breaking free from these spiraling thoughts can be a confusing and difficult process. But it is important to remember that you are not alone and that there are steps you can take to heal and find peace and strength again. One way to approach this process is to read or speak aloud a healing prayer. Whether the obstacle you face involves your health, work, family, relationship, or something else, prayer can bring comfort during the healing process.

Reading or reciting these prayers for yourself or a loved one will not be the solution to the problem you are currently facing. You may need to take other routes, e.g. B. Talk to a professional to solve the underlying problem. Recovery looks different for everyone, but healing prayers can bring comfort at a time when you need it most. The Covid-19 pandemic is an ongoing emergency that has impacted the mental and emotional well-being of most people, particularly when it comes to grief, loss and pain. Turning to these healing words can be empowering and help alleviate some of the loneliness and isolation that many have felt (and continue to feel) during the pandemic.

If you have a friend or family member going through an emergency, you can share these healing prayers with them as well. Keeping them in your thoughts and prayers can bring them peace, just as reading healing prayers can give you strength.

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Shafa’ah (Arabic: شفاعه‎, “intercession”) in Islam is the act by which a close friend of God (a Muslim saint) asks God for forgiveness for a believing sinner.

The word Shafa’ah comes from shaf (شَّفْعُ) which means even as opposed to odd. The intercessor therefore adds his own recommendation to that of the supplicant, so that two persons – an even number – ask for forgiveness. The prestige of the intercessor reinforces the otherwise weak plea of ​​the sinner.[1] Accordingly, shafa’ah is a form of prayer to God by one close to Him on behalf of a member of the believing community seeking deliverance from eternal damnation (though not necessarily temporary punishment).[2][3]

Controversies have arisen over Shafa’ah over who may intercede with God. Some claim that supporters of Wahhabism deny the Shafa’ah of Muhammad,[3] while at least some supporters insist that they oppose only seeking Shafa’ah from “the dead and the like.”[4] Another question is whether it is halal (permissible) to use holy persons as mediators to God “for a specific purpose” or “an unscrupulous innovation (bid’ah) that turns Muslims into idolaters”.[5] Another question is whether the focus on intercession risks encouraging people to commit sin, it should be viewed as a ray of hope that guides sinners on the right path after they have wronged themselves.[6]

None of the 29 mentions of Shafa’ah on the Day of Judgment in the Qur’an explicitly include Muhammad or “the Office of the Prophet”. Nonetheless, belief in the intercession of Muhammad is a doctrine of both Sunni and Shia, supported by Hadith. Shias also extend the idea of ​​mediation to the Twelve Imams and other “intimate friends of God” (awliya).[2][6]

Popular belief among Muslims is that “all but the most sinful” Muslims will be saved “at the last time” through Muhammad’s intercession and God’s mercy.[7]

Intercession in the Quran and Hadith[edit]

In the Qur’an[edit]

The verse refers to Shafa’ah

Verses in the Qur’an dealing with intercession can be divided into three different categories.

The first type refuses intercession altogether; below are the verses that speak of how

on the Day of Resurrection “there is no action, neither friendship nor intercession”, [a]

“the day when one soul will not benefit another in the slightest; neither will intercession be accepted on their behalf” (Q.2:48), [b]

when “there will be no savior for you from Allah” (Q.40:33). [c]

The day when it is said that none but Allah can harm or benefit people (Q.10:18).[d][1][3]

A second type says that there will be intercession, but only from God. These verses say that

there is “no watchman and no intercessor but God” (Q.32:4). [e] [f]

Another verse says, “Who is there that can intercede with Him except by His permission?” (F.2:255)[g][1]

A third type of condition is intercession on behalf of sinners by some types of people depending on His good pleasure. The verses that end with phrases like

“…there is no Advocate except by His leave” (Q.10:3), [h][3] or

or “…they do not intercede except for whom He approves, and they tremble for fear of Him” ​​(Q.34:23).[i]

Verses 19:87 34:23 53:26 also cover the same term.[1][3]

The first type of verses mentioned above rejects intercession entirely, while the second type reserves it only for God. The third way, however, is that others can intervene with God’s permission. (The Wahhabism movement accepts belief in the Intercessor of Allah, but condemns as an infidel anyone who believes in the intercession of anyone other than God.)[3] However, according to Tabatabaie (1903–1981), the Qur’an is known for having first rejecting any virtue or perfection for anyone other than God; but then affirming the same virtue for others subject to His permission and pleasure.[1] To prove his point, Tabataba’i brings up the following similar verse in which first (in the first verse) the Quran says that only God knows unseen, then (in the second verse) the Quran affirms it for others as well: “And with Him are the keys of the unseen, none knows them but He.”[j] “[S]o He reveals His mysteries to none save him whom He chooses to be an apostle.”[k][1]

The following is another example of this type of tabataba’i: “…they will be in the fire; […] abide therein as long as the heavens and the earth endure, except as pleases your Lord; surely your Lord is the (mighty) Executor of what He intends. And those who are made happy shall be in the garden and dwell therein as long as heaven and earth exist, unless it pleases your Lord; a gift that will never be cut short of”.[l][1]

Intercession in Hadith[ edit ]

The principle of intercession is mentioned in some of Muhammad’s statements, for example when he said: “I have received five gifts from God, [one of which] is intercession, which I have in store for my church. My intercession is for those who have not associated a partner with God.”[6]

In another situation, the Prophet says, “My intercession is especially with the evildoers of major sins in my community.” According to Tabatabaie, the reason why “major sins” are mentioned in this hadith is because the Qur’an has already promised that God their minor sins would be forgiven if people avoided major sins (Qur’an, 4:31), so that there would be no need for the minor sins to be forgiven.[6]

It is also narrated from Ibn Abbas from the Prophet who said that the believers too could intercede for their brothers, which is a kind of praying on one’s own behalf. It says: “If a Muslim dies and forty believers in the unity of God pray for him, God accepts their prayers for him.”[6]

Intercession in Creeds

The basis for the “common belief” that “all but the most sinful” will be saved from Hellfire through Muḥammad’s intercession and God’s mercy in the last days is a story from “the Confessions of Faith (aqeedah) of al-Ash’arī, al Nasafī, al-Tahāwī and Abu Ḥanīfa”:

Then the prophet says to God, please hasten the judgment for my church. He continues to intervene until he obtains a document for those sent to the fire. The owner of the place where the fire is kept will say: O Muhammad, have you left no fuel for the wrath of your Lord?[8]

The “fuel for the wrath of your Lord” is everyone (Muslim) who is to be burned in the “fire of God’s avenging justice”. Their lack means that no one goes to hell.[7]

Objections to intercession and answers

Wahhabis take the intercession of God on the Day of Resurrection as positive and that of the Prophets and other Awliya as negative. In order to get closer to God, Wahhabis argue, abandoning the “nearer means” (God) and resorting to a “distant means” (other than God) is a form of polytheism.[9] They cite the following verse to prove that one should not resort to the intercession of anyone other than God even if he is the prophet of Islam since, they say, the premise of tawhid is that one should pray only to God should ask for help:[9]

They worship instead of Allah that which does not harm or benefit them, and they say: “These are our intercessors with Allah.”[m][9]

In response to this objection, it is said that “next to Allah” in this verse refers to the idols, not to human beings. According to Tabataba’i, the reality of asking for intercession is none other than asking for prayers from the intercessor, an example of which as narrated in the Qur’an is the story of the sons of Jacob when they asked their father to ask God for forgiveness from them . Jacob accepted her petition and promised to do so at the appointed time.[o][6]

According to the Quran, it is considered an act of hypocrisy and pride not to ask the Prophet to ask forgiveness for someone (who wronged themselves, they would only have come to you (Muhammad) and asked forgiveness from God , and had the Messenger asked forgiveness for them, they would have found God forgiving and merciful.”[p] The same thought was said in verse 63: 5.[6]

It has also been objected that if Allah had promised intercession or His prophets had brought this message to their nations, people would have been encouraged to disobey God’s commandments and that this is the whole purpose behind the institutions of prophethood and religion would have thwarted . To show his dislike of this argument, Tabatabaie asks: “What would you say about the verse that says: ‘Verily Allah does not forgive anything that is associated with Him, and forgives whatever is beyond whom He will'[ q] because ‘in cases of repentance even polytheism can be forgiven’.”[1]

Advocate[edit]

According to the Quran, the Prophets and Angels have the authority to intercede on behalf of the believing members of the Islamic community. According to Shia imams and other close friends of God, they could also intercede with God’s permission.[2][6][10]

prophets [edit]

The intercession of Muhammad on the Day of Resurrection is accepted by both Sunnis and Shias. However, no intercession will be accepted without his permission.[3][10]

The following verse, referring to the sons of Jacob, shows how even during their lifetime the prophets had authority to intercede for those who repented.[3] (Joseph’s brothers) said: “O our Father! Ask Allah for forgiveness for our sins. He said, ‘I will ask forgiveness of my Lord for you.’ Verily He, and He alone, is the Forgiving, Most Merciful”. [r] [3] On another occasion, the Qur’an addresses those who have been unjust to themselves by saying whether they had come to Muhammad and “Had they begged Allah’s forgiveness, and the Messenger had asked forgiveness for them – indeed they would have found Allah Forgiving, Merciful.”[3] Muhammad himself confirmed this type of intercession on many occasions, one of which was when he said, he would for the Day of Judgment “for everyone who has faith in his heart”.[6] The first documentary statement of Muhammad’s eschatological role appears in the Inscriptions of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, completed 72/691-692.[11]

angel [edit]

Angels too have the ability to intercede with God’s permission, as might be inferred from the verse stating that angelic intercession is useless “unless after God has given permission whom He chooses and accepts! [s] [6] Elsewhere it is noted that angels “ask forgiveness for those on earth”[t] and for “those who believe”.[u][1]

Imams (Shia view) [ edit ]

Belief in the intercession of Muhammad, affirmed by both Sunnis and Shia, extended to the imams among the Shia. For the Shia, salvation was based on true faith, but this was largely “measured by attachment to Ali and Ahl al-Bayt.” For example, in a Shia tradition attributed to Muhammad Muhammad al-Baqir, walayah over Ali is seen as the essential criterion of both faith and salvation.[2] In another Shia tradition, the Prophet declares that Walaya is a guarantee to himself and to the people of his house against entering the fire.[2] Ja’far al-Sadiq regards intercession as “one of the four unique tenets of faith demanded by the Shia”.[10]

According to Muhammad Baqir Majlisi, the Shia Imams are “the mediators between God and mankind. Except through their intercession, it is impossible for people to escape God’s punishment”.[2][12] Ibn Babuwaihi has also narrated from Ja’far al-Sadiq who said: Our responsibility to humanity is great indeed, for if we ask them to accept us they will not, and if we lead them their way let them go, they will find no other leaders.”[10]

It is also narrated by both Shias and Sunnis from the Prophet who said: “Whoever dies not knowing the Imam of his own time dies in the state of ignorance in which people died before the appointment of the Prophet of God.” This is because, according to the Shia, it is impossible to know God except through the acknowledgment of the Imams. Otherwise, people might “think of God as creating mankind and then leaving them helpless and not appointing an Imam for them,” so they would not see God as benevolent.[10]

Believers (Shia view): Shia traditions allow for the possibility that Shia believers themselves, like the Prophet and Imams, can act as intercessors for others; so that the Shia believers are seen as those who receive and grant intercession.[2] Some other traditions claim that Shias would be able to intercede for members of their family (ahl baytihim) or those who helped them in their lives.[2]

This type of intercession is viewed in parallel with the Sufi perspective, which also extended spiritual intercession to the realized saints. In contrast to Shias, however, Sufis do not extend the function of intercession to all devout Shias.[2]

See also[edit]

Notes [edit]

References[edit]

Bibliography[edit]

Let me start with this… the best thing for good health is salah! Pray in time and you will stay healthy and everything will work out for you In shaa Allah! Especially ASR Salah as mentioned by Allah SWT in Quran! ✨✨✨

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بَصَـري ، لا إلهَ إلاّ اللّه أَنْـتَ. ا إِنّـي ا ا وَ وَ وَ مِنْ ع ع ا ا ا ل ل ل ه ه ه أ أ أ أ إ إ إ أ أ أْـ أْـ ْـ Transitation:

Allaahumma ‘afinee fee badanee, Allaahumma ‘afinee fee sam’ee, Allaahumma ‘aafinee fee basaree, laa ‘ilaaha ‘illaa ‘Anta. Allaahumma ‘innee ‘a’oothu bika minal-kufri, walfaqri, wa ‘a’oothu bika min ‘athaabil-qabri, laa ‘ilaaha ‘illaa ‘Anta. Translation:

O Allah make me healthy in my body. O Allah, protect my hearing. O Allah save my sight. There is none worthy of worship but you. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from disbelief and poverty and I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave. There is none worthy of worship but you.

(Abu Dawud 4/324, Ahmad 5/42, An-Nasa’i) ✨✨✨

Another dua of Ayyub (A.S) when he suffered with illness … is translated in the Nobel Qur’an in Surah Angiya Chapter 21 verse 83: أأنِّي ا الضُّرُّ وأأأن ches أْحُ & اِ É ّاضُّالضُّضُّ & و

Annee massaniyad-durru wa-anta arhamur-raahimeen Translation:

“Truly calamity has befallen me, and You are the most merciful of all who show mercy.” This dua can be recited: – When you are overcome by adversity and afflictions.

Good health and the healing of all diseases

elimination of suffering and disasters

Fulfillment of all kinds of needs. For example marriage, business, jobs, exams etc

Basically in all issues… The power of this dua is that Allah says SWT in the next verse 84:84. So We answered his call and We removed the distress that was on him and We restored to him his family and the like together with them as a mercy from Us and as a reminder to all those who worship Us. SubhanAllah! ✨✨✨

It is narrated in one of the Hadith by Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (RA):

Jibril (as) came to the Prophet (saas) and said: “O Muhammad (sallal laahoo alaihi wasallam)! Are you feeling ill?” He (S.A.W.S.) said, “Yes.” Jibril prayed like this (i.e. he performed ruqyah and recited this dua)

Shafa’ah (Arabic: شفاعه‎, “intercession”) in Islam is the act by which a close friend of God (a Muslim saint) asks God for forgiveness for a believing sinner.

The word Shafa’ah comes from shaf (شَّفْعُ) which means even as opposed to odd. The intercessor therefore adds his own recommendation to that of the supplicant, so that two persons – an even number – ask for forgiveness. The prestige of the intercessor reinforces the otherwise weak plea of ​​the sinner.[1] Accordingly, shafa’ah is a form of prayer to God by one close to Him on behalf of a member of the believing community seeking deliverance from eternal damnation (though not necessarily temporary punishment).[2][3]

Controversies have arisen over Shafa’ah over who may intercede with God. Some claim that supporters of Wahhabism deny the Shafa’ah of Muhammad,[3] while at least some supporters insist that they oppose only seeking Shafa’ah from “the dead and the like.”[4] Another question is whether it is halal (permissible) to use holy persons as mediators to God “for a specific purpose” or “an unscrupulous innovation (bid’ah) that turns Muslims into idolaters”.[5] Another question is whether the focus on intercession risks encouraging people to commit sin, it should be viewed as a ray of hope that guides sinners on the right path after they have wronged themselves.[6]

None of the 29 mentions of Shafa’ah on the Day of Judgment in the Qur’an explicitly include Muhammad or “the Office of the Prophet”. Nonetheless, belief in the intercession of Muhammad is a doctrine of both Sunni and Shia, supported by Hadith. Shias also extend the idea of ​​mediation to the Twelve Imams and other “intimate friends of God” (awliya).[2][6]

Popular belief among Muslims is that “all but the most sinful” Muslims will be saved “at the last time” through Muhammad’s intercession and God’s mercy.[7]

Intercession in the Quran and Hadith[edit]

In the Qur’an[edit]

The verse refers to Shafa’ah

Verses in the Qur’an dealing with intercession can be divided into three different categories.

The first type refuses intercession altogether; below are the verses that speak of how

on the Day of Resurrection “there is no action, neither friendship nor intercession”, [a]

“the day when one soul will not benefit another in the slightest; neither will intercession be accepted on their behalf” (Q.2:48), [b]

when “there will be no savior for you from Allah” (Q.40:33). [c]

The day when it is said that none but Allah can harm or benefit people (Q.10:18).[d][1][3]

A second type says that there will be intercession, but only from God. These verses say that

there is “no watchman and no intercessor but God” (Q.32:4). [e] [f]

Another verse says, “Who is there that can intercede with Him except by His permission?” (F.2:255)[g][1]

A third type of condition is intercession on behalf of sinners by some types of people depending on His good pleasure. The verses that end with phrases like

“…there is no Advocate except by His leave” (Q.10:3), [h][3] or

or “…they do not intercede except for whom He approves, and they tremble for fear of Him” ​​(Q.34:23).[i]

Verses 19:87 34:23 53:26 also cover the same term.[1][3]

The first type of verses mentioned above rejects intercession entirely, while the second type reserves it only for God. The third way, however, is that others can intervene with God’s permission. (The Wahhabism movement accepts belief in the Intercessor of Allah, but condemns as an infidel anyone who believes in the intercession of anyone other than God.)[3] However, according to Tabatabaie (1903–1981), the Qur’an is known for having first rejecting any virtue or perfection for anyone other than God; but then affirming the same virtue for others subject to His permission and pleasure.[1] To prove his point, Tabataba’i brings up the following similar verse in which first (in the first verse) the Quran says that only God knows unseen, then (in the second verse) the Quran affirms it for others as well: “And with Him are the keys of the unseen, none knows them but He.”[j] “[S]o He reveals His mysteries to none save him whom He chooses to be an apostle.”[k][1]

The following is another example of this type of tabataba’i: “…they will be in the fire; […] abide therein as long as the heavens and the earth endure, except as pleases your Lord; surely your Lord is the (mighty) Executor of what He intends. And those who are made happy shall be in the garden and dwell therein as long as heaven and earth exist, unless it pleases your Lord; a gift that will never be cut short of”.[l][1]

Intercession in Hadith[ edit ]

The principle of intercession is mentioned in some of Muhammad’s statements, for example when he said: “I have received five gifts from God, [one of which] is intercession, which I have in store for my church. My intercession is for those who have not associated a partner with God.”[6]

In another situation, the Prophet says, “My intercession is especially with the evildoers of major sins in my community.” According to Tabatabaie, the reason why “major sins” are mentioned in this hadith is because the Qur’an has already promised that God their minor sins would be forgiven if people avoided major sins (Qur’an, 4:31), so that there would be no need for the minor sins to be forgiven.[6]

It is also narrated from Ibn Abbas from the Prophet who said that the believers too could intercede for their brothers, which is a kind of praying on one’s own behalf. It says: “If a Muslim dies and forty believers in the unity of God pray for him, God accepts their prayers for him.”[6]

Intercession in Creeds

The basis for the “common belief” that “all but the most sinful” will be saved from Hellfire through Muḥammad’s intercession and God’s mercy in the last days is a story from “the Confessions of Faith (aqeedah) of al-Ash’arī, al Nasafī, al-Tahāwī and Abu Ḥanīfa”:

Then the prophet says to God, please hasten the judgment for my church. He continues to intervene until he obtains a document for those sent to the fire. The owner of the place where the fire is kept will say: O Muhammad, have you left no fuel for the wrath of your Lord?[8]

The “fuel for the wrath of your Lord” is everyone (Muslim) who is to be burned in the “fire of God’s avenging justice”. Their lack means that no one goes to hell.[7]

Objections to intercession and answers

Wahhabis take the intercession of God on the Day of Resurrection as positive and that of the Prophets and other Awliya as negative. In order to get closer to God, Wahhabis argue, abandoning the “nearer means” (God) and resorting to a “distant means” (other than God) is a form of polytheism.[9] They cite the following verse to prove that one should not resort to the intercession of anyone other than God even if he is the prophet of Islam since, they say, the premise of tawhid is that one should pray only to God should ask for help:[9]

They worship instead of Allah that which does not harm or benefit them, and they say: “These are our intercessors with Allah.”[m][9]

In response to this objection, it is said that “next to Allah” in this verse refers to the idols, not to human beings. According to Tabataba’i, the reality of asking for intercession is none other than asking for prayers from the intercessor, an example of which as narrated in the Qur’an is the story of the sons of Jacob when they asked their father to ask God for forgiveness from them . Jacob accepted her petition and promised to do so at the appointed time.[o][6]

According to the Quran, it is considered an act of hypocrisy and pride not to ask the Prophet to ask forgiveness for someone (who wronged themselves, they would only have come to you (Muhammad) and asked forgiveness from God , and had the Messenger asked forgiveness for them, they would have found God forgiving and merciful.”[p] The same thought was said in verse 63: 5.[6]

It has also been objected that if Allah had promised intercession or His prophets had brought this message to their nations, people would have been encouraged to disobey God’s commandments and that this is the whole purpose behind the institutions of prophethood and religion would have thwarted . To show his dislike of this argument, Tabatabaie asks: “What would you say about the verse that says: ‘Verily Allah does not forgive anything that is associated with Him, and forgives whatever is beyond whom He will'[ q] because ‘in cases of repentance even polytheism can be forgiven’.”[1]

Advocate[edit]

According to the Quran, the Prophets and Angels have the authority to intercede on behalf of the believing members of the Islamic community. According to Shia imams and other close friends of God, they could also intercede with God’s permission.[2][6][10]

prophets [edit]

The intercession of Muhammad on the Day of Resurrection is accepted by both Sunnis and Shias. However, no intercession will be accepted without his permission.[3][10]

The following verse, referring to the sons of Jacob, shows how even during their lifetime the prophets had authority to intercede for those who repented.[3] (Joseph’s brothers) said: “O our Father! Ask Allah for forgiveness for our sins. He said, ‘I will ask forgiveness of my Lord for you.’ Verily He, and He alone, is the Forgiving, Most Merciful”. [r] [3] On another occasion, the Qur’an addresses those who have been unjust to themselves by saying whether they had come to Muhammad and “Had they begged Allah’s forgiveness, and the Messenger had asked forgiveness for them – indeed they would have found Allah Forgiving, Merciful.”[3] Muhammad himself confirmed this type of intercession on many occasions, one of which was when he said, he would for the Day of Judgment “for everyone who has faith in his heart”.[6] The first documentary statement of Muhammad’s eschatological role appears in the Inscriptions of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, completed 72/691-692.[11]

angel [edit]

Angels too have the ability to intercede with God’s permission, as might be inferred from the verse stating that angelic intercession is useless “unless after God has given permission whom He chooses and accepts! [s] [6] Elsewhere it is noted that angels “ask forgiveness for those on earth”[t] and for “those who believe”.[u][1]

Imams (Shia view) [ edit ]

Belief in the intercession of Muhammad, affirmed by both Sunnis and Shia, extended to the imams among the Shia. For the Shia, salvation was based on true faith, but this was largely “measured by attachment to Ali and Ahl al-Bayt.” For example, in a Shia tradition attributed to Muhammad Muhammad al-Baqir, walayah over Ali is seen as the essential criterion of both faith and salvation.[2] In another Shia tradition, the Prophet declares that Walaya is a guarantee to himself and to the people of his house against entering the fire.[2] Ja’far al-Sadiq regards intercession as “one of the four unique tenets of faith demanded by the Shia”.[10]

According to Muhammad Baqir Majlisi, the Shia Imams are “the mediators between God and mankind. Except through their intercession, it is impossible for people to escape God’s punishment”.[2][12] Ibn Babuwaihi has also narrated from Ja’far al-Sadiq who said: Our responsibility to humanity is great indeed, for if we ask them to accept us they will not, and if we lead them their way let them go, they will find no other leaders.”[10]

It is also narrated by both Shias and Sunnis from the Prophet who said: “Whoever dies not knowing the Imam of his own time dies in the state of ignorance in which people died before the appointment of the Prophet of God.” This is because, according to the Shia, it is impossible to know God except through the acknowledgment of the Imams. Otherwise, people might “think of God as creating mankind and then leaving them helpless and not appointing an Imam for them,” so they would not see God as benevolent.[10]

Believers (Shia view): Shia traditions allow for the possibility that Shia believers themselves, like the Prophet and Imams, can act as intercessors for others; so that the Shia believers are seen as those who receive and grant intercession.[2] Some other traditions claim that Shias would be able to intercede for members of their family (ahl baytihim) or those who helped them in their lives.[2]

This type of intercession is viewed in parallel with the Sufi perspective, which also extended spiritual intercession to the realized saints. In contrast to Shias, however, Sufis do not extend the function of intercession to all devout Shias.[2]

See also[edit]

Notes [edit]

References[edit]

Bibliography[edit]

Shifa in the Quran is a concept that has been mentioned in some verses of the Quran. The meaning of Shifa (شِفاء) is healing or healing. The Koran names itself as the source of healing for believers.

In this article on Islam4u we take a look at:

The Quran is Shifa and Mercy for the believers

Allah says in Sura Isrā’ (سورة الاسراء):

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We send down in the Qur’an what is healing and mercy for the believers; and it only increases the wrongdoers in loss. 1

In other words, the Quran is not only a healing and shifa for the body, but also for the heart and soul. The Qur’an contains many things that guide man and bring about his salvation in this world and in the hereafter. In particular, Surah Fatiha, also known as al-Shifa (healing), can be recited when one is ill. Tradition has it that if you recite Surah Fatiha to a sick person, God wills that he be cured.

In another verse, God mentions the fact that the Qur’an heals for the heart:

يَا أَيُّهَ ا جَ جَ مِّن وَشِفَ وَشِفَ ِّمَ ِّمَ ا ا ِّ ِّ ِّ ِّ ﴿57﴾

O mankind! Counsel has surely come to you from your Lord, and a remedy for what is in the breasts, and guidance and mercy for the believers. 2

In fact, the Qur’an is a remedy for the ailments of the heart and soul. When one is sad and depressed, reciting verses from the Quran can lift one’s spirits. If one has jealousy in his heart, he can learn that jealousy benefits him nothing by reciting Surah Yusuf and reading the story of Prophet Joseph and how jealousy brought nothing but regret to the brothers of Joseph. And if one is in the habit of committing sins, he can recite verses promising painful punishment for sinners. Many other ailments of the heart can be healed by the Qur’an.

Shifa in the Qur’an: honey

God mentions one of the blessings He has bestowed on mankind through the honey bee, namely honey. Honey is referred to in the Qur’an as Shifa for humans:

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And your Lord inspired the bee [and said]: ‘Build your home in the mountains and on the trees and the trellises that they make.

ثُمَّ كُ كُ كُ ا ا فَ فَ سُبُ ذُ ذُ ذُ ذُ يَخْرُجُ مِن مِن بُطُونِهَ شَرَلِفٌ أَ شِفَ شِفَ ِّ ِّ إِنَّ َآيَةً َآيَةً َآيَةً ِّقَوْمٍ69﴾

Then eat of all the fruit and humbly follow the ways of your Lord.” From his belly come different colored juices, in which lies a medicine for the people. Therein indeed is a sign of a people who reflect. 3

Science has proven that honey is a very nutritious food that contains many nutrients, antioxidants and antibiotics that can cure many diseases. Many people have cured diseases that seemed incurable just by eating honey. That is why God says that honey is a source of healing for people, not only for believers, while the Qur’an is a Shifa only for believers.

Shifa in Sura Fuṣṣilat

God mentions the word Shifa four times in the Qur’an in suras:

Yunus (10)

Naḥl (16)

Israel (17)

Fuṣṣilat (41)

God says the following in Sura Fuṣṣilat:

وَلَوْ جَعَلْنَ أَعْجَمِيًّأَعْجَمِيًّ َّقََّقَ َوْ آيَ قُ قُ قُ ِ ِ ِ ِ وَشِفَ وَ وَ َ َ آذَ آذَ عَ عَ عَ عَ أُو أُو يُنَ مَّكَ مَّكَ مَّكَ مَّكَ مَّكَ مَّكَ مَّكَ مِن مِن بَعِيدٍ﴿﴿ ﴿444

Had We made it a non-Arabic Qur’an, they would have said, ‘Why weren’t its signs articulated?’ ‘What! A non-Arabic [scripture] and an Arabic [prophet]!?” Say: “It is guidance and healing for those who have faith. But the unbelievers have deafness in their ears and lose their sight: [to them it is as if] they were being called from a far off place.” 4

Similar to the verses in Surah Yūnus and Surah Isrā’, this verse also states that the Qur’an is a remedy for the believers. In fact, the Quran is a source of healing and healing not only for the heart and mind but also for the body. Muslims seek help from the Qur’an when they get sick and recite Surat Fatiha or al-Shifa and feel well again. However, those who do not believe in the Qur’an and Islam will find no benefit in it. Therefore, belief in the Qur’an is a prerequisite if one wishes to attain the healing effects of the Qur’an.

Shifa in the Qur’an: Shifa by Jacob From Blindness

One of the instances where Shifa took place and is specifically mentioned in the Qur’an has to do with the story of Prophet Joseph and his father, Prophet Jacob. When Joseph was treasurer of Egypt, his brothers came to him for grain. Joseph gave it to them, but said, “Next time you come, I won’t give you grain unless you bring your younger brother.” So the brothers persuaded their father, Benjamin, Joseph’s only full brother, to come along to take Egypt. Joseph made a plan to keep Benjamin.

He put the king’s cup in his sack and when they left for Egypt they said that someone had stolen the king’s cup and that they had to search their sacks. Consequently, they found the cup in Benjamin’s sack. According to Canaanite law, Benjamin was to be arrested. When the brothers returned and told their father what had happened, Jacob cried so much that he went blind. Then he ordered his sons to find Joseph and bring his brother back.

As they walked back Joseph revealed his identity to them and gave them his shirt and said rub it on your father’s eyes and his blindness will be healed. And so Jacob was healed of his blindness.

References Quran 17:82 (Qara’i). Quran 10:57 (Qara’i). Quran 16:68-69 (Qara’i). Quran 41:44 (Qara’i).