FatwaFederal TerritoriesPrayer (Salah)
AL-KAFI #1041: HUKUM MENAMBAH PADA LAFAZ SALAM
What is the ruling on adding the phrase “wa barakatuh” when giving the salam in prayer?
Short answer
Scholars differ on adding “wa barakatuh” to the first salam because the evidence varies.
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
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Prayer (Salah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Scholars differ on adding “wa barakatuh” to the first salam because the evidence varies. This fatwa leans towards Imam al-Nawawi's view that the shorter form is better, since its narrations are more numerous. However, someone who adds it cannot be accused of bid'ah because the narration with the addition is also authentic, and the prayer remains valid. It is advised not to add it where it may cause dispute, such as when leading prayer in a mosque.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
maka tidak boleh kita menyatakan bahawa hal itu adalah bid'ah kerana riwayat tersebut (riwayat yang ada penambahan) juga adalah sahih daripada Nabi SAW
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #1041: HUKUM MENAMBAH PADA LAFAZ SALAM”, 11 January 2019. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/3012-al-kafi-1041-hukum-menambah-pada-lafaz-salam. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-adding-wabarakatuh-in-salam/