Rahima Posted August 15, 2002 Asalaamu Calaykum all, __________________________________________________ A Touching Story Imam Malik one day entered the Masjid after Asr. Towards the front of Masjid An-Nabawee he drew closer and sat down. Rasul Allah had commanded that anyone who enters the Masjid should not sit until he first prays 2 rakas as a salutation of the Masjid. Imam Malik was of the opinion however that Rasul Allah's forbiddance of praying after Asr took precedence and so he would teach his students to not pray the tahiyyatul Masjid if they entered between the Asr and Maghrib time. At that moment that Imam Malik sat down, a young boy had seen him sit without first praying the 2 raka's of Tahiyyatul Masjid. The young boy scorned him, "Get up and pray 2 rakas!" Imam Malik dutifully stood up once again and began praying the 2 rakas. The students sat stunned: What was going on? Had Imam Malik's opinion changed? After he had completed the salah, the students swarmed around and questioned his actions. Imam Malik said, "My opinion has not changed, nor have I gone back on what I taught you earlier. I merely feared that had I not prayed the 2 rakas as the young boy commanded, Allah may include me in the Ayah… "And when it is said to them, `Bow (in prayer)', they do not bow." - al mursalat 77/48. ALLAHU AKBAR, May Allah make us take heed of this ayah the way Imam Malik did. Ameen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iffah Posted August 15, 2002 AMiin! Rahiima Jazak allahu khairan sis. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muslimah Posted August 16, 2002 Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahiim All praises are due to Allaah. We praise Him, we seek His help and forgiveness. Amin Amin Amin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StarGazer Posted August 16, 2002 ~*Aaamiiin*~~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
