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Saying ((aqaamahaa Allaah wa adaamahaa)) after the iqaamah
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Question: Noble Shaykh, we hear some people say ((aqaamahaa Allaah wa adaamahaa)) after the iqaamah for the prayer (is called). What is the ruling regarding this?

Response : It has been mentioned in a hadeeth of the Messenger ( sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) that when the mu.adhdhin calls the iqaamah and says ((qad qaamatis-salaah)) that he (the Prophet) used to say ((aqaamahaa Allaah wa adaamahaa)). However, this hadeeth is weak and is not sufficient proof (for this action).

Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen
Fataawa tata'allaq bi-Jamaa'ah al-Masjid - Question 26, Page 26
Liqaa. al-Baab al-Maftooh - Volume 55, Page 124

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Pronouncing the adhaan and the iqaamah at the graveside
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Question : What is the ruling concerning (pronouncing) the adhaan and the iqaamah at the graveside after burial?

Response : There is no doubt that this is an innovation and not from that which Allaah has revealed. This has not been transmitted from the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) nor from his Companions, and all good is derived from following their manner and path, as Allaah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) says:

{ And the first to embrace Islaam of the Muhaajiroon and the Ansaar and also those who followed them exactly (in Faith). Allaah is well-pleased with them as they are well-pleased with Him }, [Soorah at-Towbah, Aayah 100].

(( Whoever introduces anything into this matter of ours (i.e. Islaam) that which is not from it, will have it rejected )), [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree/2697 and Saheeh Muslim/1718].

(( Anyone who does an act which is not in agreement with us, then he will have it rejected )), [Muslim].

(( …and the worst of matters are the newly introduced matters (innovations), and every innovation is misguidance,… )), reported by Muslim in his Saheeh from the hadeeth of Jaabir (radhi-yallaahu 'anhu).

And may Allaah send prayers and salutations upon our Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) and his family and his companions.

Shaykh Ibn Baaz
Majmoo' Fataawa samaahatu ash-Shaykh Ibn Baaz - Page757;
al-Bid'u wal-Muhdathaat wa maa laa asla lahu - Page 187

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Starting the adhaan by reciting Aayah 56 of Soorah al-Ahzaab
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Question : Is it confirmed from the life of the Messenger (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) that he started the adhaan by reciting (Aayah 56 of Soorah al-Ahzaab):

{ Allaah sends His Prayers on the Prophet and also His angels too. O you who believe! Send your Prayers on him, and greet him with the Islaamic way of greeting }.

(( Whoever introduces anything into this matter of ours (i.e. Islaam) that which is not from it, will have it rejected )), [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree/2697 and Saheeh Muslim/1718].

And with Allaah lies all success and may Allaah send prayers and salutations upon our Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) and his family and his companions.

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Reciting the Ta'awwadh (the saying of "audhoo Billaahe minash-shaytaanir-rajeem") and the Basmalah (the saying of Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem') before the Adhaan
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Question : What is the ruling regarding the recital of 'audhoo Billahe-minash-shaytaanir rajeem' and 'Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem' before the adhaan?

Response : We do not know of anything which indicates the legality of the Ta'awwadh and Basmalah before the adhaan, either with respect to the mu.adhdhin nor the one who hears it. It is confirmed on the authority of the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) who said:

(( Anyone who does an act which is not in agreement with us, then he will have it rejected )), [Muslim] and in another narration:

(( Whoever introduces anything into this matter of ours (i.e. Islaam) that which is not from it, will have it rejected )), [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree/2697 and Saheeh Muslim/1718].

And with Allaah lies all success and may Allaah send prayers and salutations upon our Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) and his family and his companions.

The Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa
Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah - Question No.4 of Fatwa No. 6321;
al-Bid'u wal-Muhdathaat wa maa laa asla lahu - Page 190

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The mu.adhdhin saying "and say all Praise for Him who has no offspring (i.e. Allaah)" before the Adhaan
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Question: Is the saying of the mu.adhdhin"and say all Praise for Him who has no offspring" (wa qulil-Hamdu lillaahil-ladthee lam yat-takidth waladan) an innovation?

Response: Yes, this saying "and say all Praise for Him who has no offspring" is an innovation.

Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen
Question via telephone - al-Bid'u wal-Muhdathaat wa maa laa

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Kissing the thumbs when the mu.adhdhin says: "Ash-hadu anna Muhammadar-Rasool Allaah"
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Question : Is there any basis for kissing the-thumbs when the mu.adhdhin says "Ash-hadu anna Muhammadar-Rasool Allaah"?

Response : From what we know, (the act of) kissing the thumbs when the mu.adhdhin says "Ash-hadu anna Muhammadar-Rasool Allaah" has not been confirmed on the authority of the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam). So kissing them then is an innovation, and it has been confirmed on the authority of the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) that he said:

(( Whoever introduces anything into this matter of ours (i.e. Islaam) that which is not from it, will have it rejected )), [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree/2697 and Saheeh Muslim/1718].

And with Allaah lies all success and may Allaah send prayers and salutations upon our Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) and his family and his companions.

The Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa
Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah - Question No.3 of Fatwa No. 6756;
al-Bid'u wal-Muhdathaat wa maa laa asla lahu - Page 191

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Sending prayers and salutations upon the Messenger before the Adhaan
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Question : What is the ruling regarding sending prayers and salutations upon the Messenger before the adhaan?

Response : Sending prayers and salutations upon the Messenger before the adhaan and, similarly, raising one's voice with it after the adhaan is an innovation in the religion. It is confirmed on the authority of the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) that he said:

(( Whoever introduces anything into this matter of ours (i.e. Islaam) that which is not from it, will have it rejected )), [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree/2697 and Saheeh Muslim/1718].

And in another narration: (( Anyone who does an act which is not in agreement with us, then he will have it rejected )), [Muslim].

And with Allaah lies all success and may Allaah send prayers and salutations upon our Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) and his family and his companions.

The Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa
Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah - Question No.1 of Fatwa No. 9696;
al-Bid'u wal-Muhdathaat wa maa laa asla lahu - Page 192

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Saying "O Allaah, improve our standing before You" after the Iqaamah
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Question : Does saying "O Allaah, improve our standing before You" (Allaahumma ahsin wuqoofanaa bayna yadayka) have any origin?

Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen
Question via telephone - al-Bid'u wal-Muhdathaat wa maa laa Asla lahu - Page 200

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The mu.adhdhin saying "and say all Praise for Him who has no offspring (i.e. Allaah)" before the Adhaan
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Question : Is the saying of the mu.adhdhin"and say all Praise for Him who has no offspring" (wa qulil-Hamdu lillaahil-ladthee lam yat-takidth waladan) an innovation?

Response : Yes, this saying "and say all Praise for Him who has no offspring" is an innovation.

Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen
Question via telephone - al-Bid'u wal-Muhdathaat wa maa laa Asla lahu - Page 202

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