The Meaning of the Imam's Saying: Pray the Prayer of One Who Is Taking Leave
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Question:
Some imams say when the iqamah is called, "Pray the prayer of the departing." Is this phrase correct? And what is reported from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Answer:
Yes, this was reported from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said So the Muslim keeps his end in mind and keeps death in mind at every moment and in every state, and he asks Allah for a good ending and death upon Islam, yes.
Some imams say when the iqamah is called, "Pray the prayer of the departing." Is this phrase correct? And what is reported from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Answer:
Yes, this was reported from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said
Pray the prayer of one who is taking leave,
صل صلاة مودع،
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (174) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1440-03-21] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (22:40)
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