FatwaFederal TerritoriesEthics, Remembrance & Supplication
IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE- 214 : HUKUM MENGIRIM DOA DARI TANAH SUCI
Is it better to pray for oneself in Malaysia or to ask someone to pray on one's behalf in the Holy Land?
Short answer
Asking a person performing worship in the Sacred Precinct to pray for us, known as sending a supplication, is permissible.
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-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Ethics, Remembrance & Supplication
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Asking a person performing worship in the Sacred Precinct to pray for us, known as sending a supplication, is permissible. The fatwa notes that praying in the sacred precinct carries certain virtues, and cites the hadith in which Umar sought permission for umrah and the Prophet asked him not to forget him in his prayers. However, one should not neglect personal supplication at home and should observe its etiquette, such as praying with hope and certainty and praising Allah before making requests.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Berdoa di tanah haram tidak dinafikan mempunyai beberapa kelebihan dan keutamaannya yang tertentu.
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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. “IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE- 214 : HUKUM MENGIRIM DOA DARI TANAH SUCI”, 30 January 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/2281-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-214-hukum-mengirim-doa-dari-tanah-suci. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-asking-others-to-pray-holy-land/