11-27-2010, 05:25 PM
Definitely Allah knows the best!!!
Praying for fear of Jahanum or a wish of Jannah is not prohibited as these have apparently been associated with the deeds and concluded as an outcome thereof by the commandments of God. However, I am no body to comment on the intent and purpose of prayers of Prophets (Peace Be Upon Them). I was talking about people like us.
Yet I believe, that the prayers of all the noble men who have been elevated by Allah cannot/were not empty of Allah's love; though the fears and wishes may be a part as well.
Yes, I rarely (rather, very very rarely) see any person (at least these days) to be praying merely (or primarily) for Allah's love. I wish the readers to understand that the word "RARELY" does not deny the out-right existance of some thing.
Notwithstanding this specific issue, Non-Musts have always been practiced and are fully covered within the concept of Islam, and these non-musts have ever been supposed to enhance the darajaat or to help seeking forgiveness. Both such persumed catalysts are said to be helpful for removing impurities and increasing Allah's love.
Thanks for the Ahadees and quotations about Hazrat Awais Qarni R.A. These quotations support my feeling that his (R.A.) personality is likely to be studied and pondered upon. These also clarify that the incident was not so simple and straight forward. If you don't feel so; or you feel that it was two plus two, then I don't have to argue because it is the matter of every one's own understanding and satisfaction.
Regards,
Praying for fear of Jahanum or a wish of Jannah is not prohibited as these have apparently been associated with the deeds and concluded as an outcome thereof by the commandments of God. However, I am no body to comment on the intent and purpose of prayers of Prophets (Peace Be Upon Them). I was talking about people like us.
Yet I believe, that the prayers of all the noble men who have been elevated by Allah cannot/were not empty of Allah's love; though the fears and wishes may be a part as well.
Yes, I rarely (rather, very very rarely) see any person (at least these days) to be praying merely (or primarily) for Allah's love. I wish the readers to understand that the word "RARELY" does not deny the out-right existance of some thing.
Notwithstanding this specific issue, Non-Musts have always been practiced and are fully covered within the concept of Islam, and these non-musts have ever been supposed to enhance the darajaat or to help seeking forgiveness. Both such persumed catalysts are said to be helpful for removing impurities and increasing Allah's love.
Thanks for the Ahadees and quotations about Hazrat Awais Qarni R.A. These quotations support my feeling that his (R.A.) personality is likely to be studied and pondered upon. These also clarify that the incident was not so simple and straight forward. If you don't feel so; or you feel that it was two plus two, then I don't have to argue because it is the matter of every one's own understanding and satisfaction.
Regards,
