The saying "Subhan man yusabbih al-ra'd bi hamdih" (Glory to the One who causes the thunder to glorify Him) when it is heard
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, he says: Is it established that when the sound of thunder is heard, one should say "Subhan man yusabbih al-ra'd bi hamdih" (Glory to the One who causes the thunder to glorify Him)?
The Shaykh:
It requires evidence. You need evidence. Yes.
The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, the questioner asks: Is it permissible to give a disbeliever a translation of the meanings of the Qur'an in his language if he requests it?
The Shaykh:
And in the Qur'an[Ar-Ra'd 13:13]. But for it to be said when there are clouds, when there is lightning, or when there is thunder, that requires evidence, yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, he says: Is it established that when the sound of thunder is heard, one should say "Subhan man yusabbih al-ra'd bi hamdih" (Glory to the One who causes the thunder to glorify Him)?
The Shaykh:
It requires evidence. You need evidence. Yes.
The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, the questioner asks: Is it permissible to give a disbeliever a translation of the meanings of the Qur'an in his language if he requests it?
The Shaykh:
And in the Qur'an
And the thunder exalts [Allah] with praise of Him - and the angels [as well] from fear of Him
وَيُسَبِّحُ الرَّعْدُ بِحَمْدِهِ وَالْمَلَائِكَةُ مِنْ خِيفَتِهِ
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شرح كتاب فتح المجيد في شرح كتاب التوحيد [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب : قول الله - تعالى - : { حتى إذا فزع عن قلوبهم قالوا ماذا قال ربكم قالوا الحق } — islamhouse.com (51:02)
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