Is it recommended to make du'a' (supplication) for someone who has done you a favor or service?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Is it taken from the hadith of Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) that it is recommended to make du'a' for everyone who serves you?
Answer:
Yes, that is fine. This is a favor, and service is a known favor. "Whoever does a favor to you, reward him,"Bulugh al-Maram 1383.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Is it taken from the hadith of Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) that it is recommended to make du'a' for everyone who serves you?
Answer:
Yes, that is fine. This is a favor, and service is a known favor. "Whoever does a favor to you, reward him,"
If one is done a kindness and [expresses his gratitude] to his benefactor by saying 'May Allah give you a good reward', he has fully expressed his appreciation.
من صنع إليه معروفا قال لفاعله جزاك الله خيرا فقد أبلغ الثناء
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/1653] هل يستحب الدعاء لمن قدم لك معروفا أو خدمة؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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