Supplication is worship and its virtue
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Question:
He says: Regarding supplication, Honorable Shaykh, it is reported that "supplication is the essence of worship" and "supplication is worship." Which of these is more correct? What is the virtue of supplication? Does it have specific times?
Answer:
"Supplication is worship" is the correct one. As for "it is the essence of worship," this wording has not been established. What is established is the report that "supplication is worship," meaning it is the greatest type of worship. This is like the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), "Hajj is 'Arafah," meaning that standing at 'Arafah is the greatest pillar of Hajj. This indicates the virtue of standing at 'Arafah and the virtue of supplication. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you.
He says: Regarding supplication, Honorable Shaykh, it is reported that "supplication is the essence of worship" and "supplication is worship." Which of these is more correct? What is the virtue of supplication? Does it have specific times?
Answer:
"Supplication is worship" is the correct one. As for "it is the essence of worship," this wording has not been established. What is established is the report that "supplication is worship," meaning it is the greatest type of worship. This is like the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), "Hajj is 'Arafah," meaning that standing at 'Arafah is the greatest pillar of Hajj. This indicates the virtue of standing at 'Arafah and the virtue of supplication. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/125 — archive.org (5:51)
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