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IRSYAD AL-HADITH SIRI KE-334: MALAIKAT MENGAMINKAN DOA KEPADA ORANG SAKIT
Is there an authentic hadith stating that angels say amen to the supplications made for a sick person?
Short answer
There is a sound hadith in Sahih Muslim narrated by Umm Salamah stating that angels say amen to what is said when visiting the sick, so only good words should be spoken.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hadith
- Topic
- Quran & Hadith
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
There is a sound hadith in Sahih Muslim narrated by Umm Salamah stating that angels say amen to what is said when visiting the sick, so only good words should be spoken. According to Imam al-Nawawi, it is recommended to pray for the patient, seek forgiveness for them and ask for ease and gentleness for them. Visiting the sick is also one of the rights of a Muslim over another. Etiquette includes choosing a suitable time, not staying long, lowering the gaze from what is forbidden, not asking or speaking excessively, and continually praying for the patient.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Kesimpulannya, memang terdapat hadith yang sahih berkaitan perkara ini dan sememangnya kita dituntut untuk menziarahi saudara yang sakit serta mendoakan kepada orang yang sakit kerana malaikat akan mengaminkan setiap doa dan ucapan yang diungkapkan.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD AL-HADITH SIRI KE-334: MALAIKAT MENGAMINKAN DOA KEPADA ORANG SAKIT”, 15 January 2019. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-al-hadith/3029-irsyad-al-hadith-siri-ke-334-malaikat-mengaminkan-doa-kepada-orang-sakit. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/angels-say-amen-to-prayers-for-sick/