His final question states that some contemporary scholars say that when one reads to a group in the mosque or elsewhere, upon finishing the reading, he says, “And Allah knows best, and may Allah send blessings and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad,” and so on, or he says, “And success is from Allah,” or he says, “The noble Messenger has spoken the truth,” and so on. What is the ruling on these sayings, and what is the ruling on saying “The Mighty and Majestic Allah has spoken the truth” for one who has finished reading? These are said frequently, and may Allah reward us with the best reward?
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The questioner : His final question states that some contemporary scholars say that when one reads to a group in the mosque or elsewhere, upon finishing the reading, he says, “And Allah knows best, and may Allah send blessings and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad,” and so on, or he says, “And success is from Allah,” or he says, “The noble Messenger has spoken the truth,” and so on. What is the ruling on these sayings, and what is the ruling on saying “The Mighty and Majestic Allah has spoken the truth” for one who has finished reading, meaning reading the Qur'an? These are said frequently, and may Allah reward us with the best reward?
The Shaykh : As for the first, concluding the lesson by saying, “And Allah knows best, and may Allah send blessings and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and all his Companions.”
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : If a person believes that this is among the recommended practices that bring one closer to Allah, then this is not correct, because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) used to speak with his Companions, narrate to them, and preach to them, and as far as we know, he did not conclude these with such phrases. Therefore, leaving it out is preferable. As for concluding the Qur'an by saying, “The Mighty and Majestic Allah has spoken the truth,” it is the same.
If a person makes it a regular practice to say “The Mighty and Majestic Allah has spoken the truth” every time he reads, then this is a religious innovation, because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not conclude his reading by saying “The Mighty and Majestic Allah has spoken the truth.” It is well known that “The Mighty and Majestic Allah has spoken the truth” is praise of Allah the Exalted for His truthfulness, and it is an act of worship. An act of worship is not prescribed except where the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prescribed it. Therefore, we say that it is not befitting for the reader to conclude his reading of the Qur'an by saying “The Mighty and Majestic Allah has spoken the truth.”
The questioner : Yes.
This message came from the sender, whose name is [UNTRANSLATED: 'ayn ya' dhad], from Riyadh. In reality, he is taking the opportunity of Hajj to ask this question, even though Hajj has already passed.
The Shaykh : As for the first, concluding the lesson by saying, “And Allah knows best, and may Allah send blessings and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and all his Companions.”
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : If a person believes that this is among the recommended practices that bring one closer to Allah, then this is not correct, because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) used to speak with his Companions, narrate to them, and preach to them, and as far as we know, he did not conclude these with such phrases. Therefore, leaving it out is preferable. As for concluding the Qur'an by saying, “The Mighty and Majestic Allah has spoken the truth,” it is the same.
If a person makes it a regular practice to say “The Mighty and Majestic Allah has spoken the truth” every time he reads, then this is a religious innovation, because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not conclude his reading by saying “The Mighty and Majestic Allah has spoken the truth.” It is well known that “The Mighty and Majestic Allah has spoken the truth” is praise of Allah the Exalted for His truthfulness, and it is an act of worship. An act of worship is not prescribed except where the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prescribed it. Therefore, we say that it is not befitting for the reader to conclude his reading of the Qur'an by saying “The Mighty and Majestic Allah has spoken the truth.”
The questioner : Yes.
This message came from the sender, whose name is [UNTRANSLATED: 'ayn ya' dhad], from Riyadh. In reality, he is taking the opportunity of Hajj to ask this question, even though Hajj has already passed.