What is the answer to those who say that the hadiths regarding the Dhuha prayer are not authentic?
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Question:
One of the brothers present says: Ibn al-Qayyim states in *Zad al-Ma'ad*, Part One: that there is no authentic hadith regarding the Dhuha prayer, and that the hadith of Abu Hurayrah is specific to him. Is this correct? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
I do not recall this in the words of Ibn al-Qayyim; I do not recall it. And if he did say this, it is an error. Ibn al-Qayyim is not infallible, nor are the other scholars; they are not infallible. I do not think he said this, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) advised Abu al-Darda and Abu Hurayrah with three things: fasting three days of every month, the two rak'ahs of Dhuha, and performing witr before sleeping. This is not specific to them. When the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) advises one person, it is advice for everyone; it is not specific to that one person. Likewise, he said to Mu'adh:Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1987Hasan (Darussalam) Is this specific to Mu'adh, or specific to Abu Dharr? No. And he said to Mu'adh: Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah 2:423.
And the scholars said: This is general, not specific to Mu'adh. Likewise, in other instances, he said to Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both):Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2516Hasan (Darussalam) the hadith. This is not specific to Ibn Abbas. So, the advice of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to Abu Hurayrah and Abu al-Darda is advice for everyone, and it is not specific to them.
And likewise, his statement in the hadith of Abu Dharr, when he mentioned the greetings and the charity due on them, he said: This is general for the entire Ummah.
One of the brothers present says: Ibn al-Qayyim states in *Zad al-Ma'ad*, Part One: that there is no authentic hadith regarding the Dhuha prayer, and that the hadith of Abu Hurayrah is specific to him. Is this correct? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
I do not recall this in the words of Ibn al-Qayyim; I do not recall it. And if he did say this, it is an error. Ibn al-Qayyim is not infallible, nor are the other scholars; they are not infallible. I do not think he said this, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) advised Abu al-Darda and Abu Hurayrah with three things: fasting three days of every month, the two rak'ahs of Dhuha, and performing witr before sleeping. This is not specific to them. When the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) advises one person, it is advice for everyone; it is not specific to that one person. Likewise, he said to Mu'adh:
Have Taqwa of Allah wherever you are, and follow an evil deed with a good one to wipe it out, and treat the people with good behavior.
اتق الله حيثما كنت، واتبع السيئة الحسنة تمحها، وخالق الناس بخلق بحسنWhen you pray, say after every prayer: O Allah, help me to remember You, to give You thanks, and to worship You in the best manner.
إذا صليت قل في دبر كل صلاة: اللهم أعني على ذكرك وشكرك وحسن عبادتكAnd the scholars said: This is general, not specific to Mu'adh. Likewise, in other instances, he said to Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both):
Be mindful of Allah and He will protect you. Be mindful of Allah and you will find Him before you.
احفظ الله؛ يحفظك، احفظ الله؛ تجده تجاهك ...And likewise, his statement in the hadith of Abu Dharr, when he mentioned the greetings and the charity due on them, he said:
And two rak'ahs that you bow in during the Dhuha time are sufficient from that and suffice you.
ويكفي من ذلك ويجزئ منه ركعتان تركعهما من الضحى
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