What is stated in the book *Tadhkirat Dawud* on treatment with herbs regarding the Basmala
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Q: I read in an old book called (*Tadhkirat Dawud* on treatment with herbs) and other such passages: “Whoever recites: (In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate). Whoever reads it 231 times over stagnant merchandise, Allah will facilitate its sale. Whoever reads it 31 times over a cup of water and gives it to any person he loves, he will find Allah’s love in his heart. Whoever reads it 50 times after the Fajr prayer in complete humility and submission, Allah will make him see in his dream what no human can know... etc. Question: Is reading in this manner lawful or forbidden? Is it permissible to use the recitation in this case over a cup of water and give it to a dear friend who does not pray and knows little about religion, with the aim that Allah will guide him and open his chest to faith and prayer?
A : The Basmala is a blessed remembrance, and it is recommended to recite it before every chapter of the Qur'an, except (Surat al-Baqarah), and it is prescribed to begin with it before every desired matter. As for uttering it this number of times, and intending the purpose mentioned in the question, this has no basis in the pure Shari'ah, so it is not permissible to worship in this manner.
And the book (*Tadhkirat Awliya al-Albab*) in medicine, known as (*Tadhkirat Dawud*) after its author, the physician Dawud ibn 'Umar al-Antaki then al-Qahiri, who died in Makkah in the year 1008 AH, is full of such things that have no basis in the Shari'ah, so we advise you not to read in it, and you should turn to the books of the Sunnah and the books of the righteous Salaf of this Ummah, among which in medicine is the book (*Al-Tibb al-Nabawi*) by Ibn al-Qayyim . and al-Dhahabi and Ibn Muflih (may Allah have mercy on them). And Allah knows best. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and his Companions.
A : The Basmala is a blessed remembrance, and it is recommended to recite it before every chapter of the Qur'an, except (Surat al-Baqarah), and it is prescribed to begin with it before every desired matter. As for uttering it this number of times, and intending the purpose mentioned in the question, this has no basis in the pure Shari'ah, so it is not permissible to worship in this manner.
And the book (*Tadhkirat Awliya al-Albab*) in medicine, known as (*Tadhkirat Dawud*) after its author, the physician Dawud ibn 'Umar al-Antaki then al-Qahiri, who died in Makkah in the year 1008 AH, is full of such things that have no basis in the Shari'ah, so we advise you not to read in it, and you should turn to the books of the Sunnah and the books of the righteous Salaf of this Ummah, among which in medicine is the book (*Al-Tibb al-Nabawi*) by Ibn al-Qayyim . and al-Dhahabi and Ibn Muflih (may Allah have mercy on them). And Allah knows best. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and his Companions.
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