At times of difficulty, is it really the Sunnah to hold “Yasin khatams” in the Masjid or any place?

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At times of difficulty, hardship, calamity, we want to know whether it really was part of the ?SUNNAT TAREEQAH? of Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa sallallahualyhiwasallam to invite people and hold Yasin khatams in the Masjid or any other place? If not, then we want to know what exactly is the ?SUNNAT? in such difficult times? If it is, please tell us where we can find it? We need to revive the REAL Sunnat of OUR AAQAA, so we need to know it, May Allah reward you!

Mufti Ebrahim Desai · Accepted Answer

Almighty Allah Ta'ala says, 'O you who believe! Seek assistance through patience and Salaat.'

In view of the above Aayat, it was the noble habit of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) to hasten to Salaat when faced with any major matter. The Salaat referred to is commonly known as Salaatul Haajat (Salaat of need). Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) used to focus his attention towards Allah Ta'ala and engage in Du'aa.

The Ahaadith and Seerah of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) are replete with the abovementioned practices of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam). However, Shari'ah does not restrict one from doing anything more than Salaat and Du'aa, for example, reciting Qur'aan. The recitation of Surah Yaaseen has an effect on fulfilling one's needs. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'Whosoever recites from Yaaseen in the beginning of the day, Allah fulfils all his needs.'

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

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