How to Raise the Index Finger in the Tashahhud and Move It
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Question:
May Allah reward you with good and do you good. What is your opinion regarding a hadith narrated by Abu Dawud? It says the Prophet Did the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) move the index finger from the beginning of the tashahhud, or how do you guide the people? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
The evidence in this matter is varied, and the scholars also differ on this issue, which is the matter of raising the index finger in the tashahhud and moving it. However, the majority of them, and most of them, agree on raising the finger in the tashahhud, and only a small number of scholars have differed on this. So, raising it is a recommended practice (sunnah), and it is a sign of the oneness of Allah (tawhid).
As for moving it, some scholars hold that he moves it in every sitting, while others hold that he does not move it, but only raises it without moving it. And some hold that he moves it when the Name of Allah passes in his tashahhud and in his supplication. This is the most balanced of the opinions, if Allah wills. That he points with the index finger and raises it, but does not move it except when the Name of Allah passes in his tashahhud or in his supplication, as a sign of the oneness of Allah (tawhid)?
May Allah reward you with good and do you good. What is your opinion regarding a hadith narrated by Abu Dawud? It says the Prophet
(peace and blessings be upon him) raises his finger, moves it, supplicates with it, and says: "It is more severe for Satan than iron," meaning the index finger.
صلى الله عليه وسلم يرفع اصبعه يحركها يدعو بها ويقول لهي اشد على الشيطان من الحديد يعني السبابهAnswer:
The evidence in this matter is varied, and the scholars also differ on this issue, which is the matter of raising the index finger in the tashahhud and moving it. However, the majority of them, and most of them, agree on raising the finger in the tashahhud, and only a small number of scholars have differed on this. So, raising it is a recommended practice (sunnah), and it is a sign of the oneness of Allah (tawhid).
As for moving it, some scholars hold that he moves it in every sitting, while others hold that he does not move it, but only raises it without moving it. And some hold that he moves it when the Name of Allah passes in his tashahhud and in his supplication. This is the most balanced of the opinions, if Allah wills. That he points with the index finger and raises it, but does not move it except when the Name of Allah passes in his tashahhud or in his supplication, as a sign of the oneness of Allah (tawhid)?
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 4991- كيفية رفع الإصبع السبابة في التشهد وتحريكها - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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