V1:138- Ruling on Salah offered while wearing an amulet
138- Ruling on Salah offered while wearing an amulet
Q: I was sick and so one of the brothers made a Hijab (a preservative, a protection, an amulet) for me, and I wore it. Are the Salahs (Prayers) that I performed while wearing it valid? Is it Haram (prohibited) to use a Hijab?
A: Your Salahs are valid but the Hijab must be cut and removed. The Prophet (ﷺ) forbade the use of any amulets, and this is a form of amulet. He (ﷺ) said: Anyone who ties an amulet may Allāh not fulfill his aim; and anyone who ties a seashell, may Allāh not give him peace. Amulets are referred to as "Hijab" or "Jawami`" and by other names as well. What is meant is that you should not tie any string or piece of cloth or anything which is read on and hung. These are all referred to as "Hijab" and also an amulet. Basically all amulets are not permissible to hang or wear. Therefore, it is obligatory that you cut this, as for your Salahs, they are valid.
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Q: I was sick and so one of the brothers made a Hijab (a preservative, a protection, an amulet) for me, and I wore it. Are the Salahs (Prayers) that I performed while wearing it valid? Is it Haram (prohibited) to use a Hijab?
A: Your Salahs are valid but the Hijab must be cut and removed. The Prophet (ﷺ) forbade the use of any amulets, and this is a form of amulet. He (ﷺ) said: Anyone who ties an amulet may Allāh not fulfill his aim; and anyone who ties a seashell, may Allāh not give him peace. Amulets are referred to as "Hijab" or "Jawami`" and by other names as well. What is meant is that you should not tie any string or piece of cloth or anything which is read on and hung. These are all referred to as "Hijab" and also an amulet. Basically all amulets are not permissible to hang or wear. Therefore, it is obligatory that you cut this, as for your Salahs, they are valid.
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