What is the ruling on making du'a' after reciting some verses in voluntary and obligatory prayers?
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The questioner : Some people recite the Qur'an, then they break off the verses and make du'a' between the verses. Is this permissible, or is there a report of du'a' in this prostration?
The Shaykh : If he passes by a verse of mercy, he asks, and if he passes by a verse of fear, he seeks refuge, just as the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) did in the night prayer.
The questioner : You might be surprised.
The Shaykh : There is no report regarding the obligatory prayers, and for this reason we say that in the obligatory prayers it is permissible but not a recommended practice. However, in voluntary prayers, and not in the night prayer, it is a recommended practice because it was reported in that manner.
The Shaykh : If he passes by a verse of mercy, he asks, and if he passes by a verse of fear, he seeks refuge, just as the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) did in the night prayer.
The questioner : You might be surprised.
The Shaykh : There is no report regarding the obligatory prayers, and for this reason we say that in the obligatory prayers it is permissible but not a recommended practice. However, in voluntary prayers, and not in the night prayer, it is a recommended practice because it was reported in that manner.
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قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 1855 - 4600 ما حكم من يدعو بعد قراءة بعض الأيات في صلاة النفل والفريضة؟ ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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