Is seeking refuge with Allah from the four in the tashahhud obligatory or a recommended practice?
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Question:
Is seeking refuge with Allah from the four obligatory or a recommended practice?
Answer:
According to the majority, it is a recommended practice (sunnah). It is narrated from Tawus that he used to order his son to repeat the prayer if he left it out, because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded it:Sahih Muslim 588a Even though the majority consider it a recommended practice, he should not leave it out; because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded it.
Is seeking refuge with Allah from the four obligatory or a recommended practice?
Answer:
According to the majority, it is a recommended practice (sunnah). It is narrated from Tawus that he used to order his son to repeat the prayer if he left it out, because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded it:
When any one of you utters tashahhud (in prayer) he must seek refuge with Allah from four
إذا تشهد أحدكم فليستعذ بالله من أربع فينبغي للمؤمن ألا يدعها
Source
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