What is the ruling on using prayer beads for dhikr?
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The questioner : What is your opinion on using prayer beads for dhikr?
The Shaykh : Using prayer beads for dhikr is permissible, but it is better to recite dhikr with the fingers or the tips of the fingers, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Also, carrying prayer beads involves some element of showing off (riya'), and the one who recites dhikr with prayer beads is often found not to have his heart present, because he is reciting with the beads while looking at people to his right and left. Therefore, the fingers are the better and more preferable option.
The questioner : May Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : Using prayer beads for dhikr is permissible, but it is better to recite dhikr with the fingers or the tips of the fingers, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Tie them with your fingers, for they are the ones that will be questioned.
اعقدن بالأنامل فإنهن مستنطقاتThe questioner : May Allah bless you.