KISSING
THE THUMBS ON
HEARING
THE NAME OF THE
By
MUFTI AHMED YAAR KHAN NAEEMIS%
Translated By
MAULANA OMAR QADRI MOEENI
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www ziaetaiba.com| didn't originally intend to include this issue in this book
In the month of Ramadaan, however, | had a dream in which a
pious person instructed me to incorporate this topic of kissing the
two thumbs (Taqbeelu-bhaamain) in my book so that it
becomes complete. Thus, Ihave done so.
PROOF OF KISSING THE THUMBS.
When hearing the Muazzin proclaim, *Ashhadu anna
Muhammadar-Rasoolullah," it is preferred (Mustahab) to kiss the
‘wo thumbs or the shahaadat finger and place them on the eyes.
There are many deeni and worldly benefits associated to this, as
well as numerous Ahadith documenting its practice. Doing so
was even practiced by the Sahaaba, and Muslims everywhere
perform it in the belief that it is Mustahab. Salaate-Mas‘oodi
states, ‘The Noble Messenger is reported to have said, "On
the Day of Qiyaamat, | shall search for the person who used to
place his thumbs on his eyes when heating my name during the
‘Azaan.| shal lead him into Jannat.
Under the ayat, “Shel J! ssb 151," Allama Ismail
Haga wites, “Kissing the nails of the thumbs and the
shahaadat finger when saying “Muhammadut-Rasooluleh" has
been classiied as weak (zaeef) because it isnot proven from a
marfoei Hadith. However, Muhaddltheen have agreed that o ac
Upon a zaeel Hath to incine people towards [good] deeds and
instill fear within them is permitted." *
Shaan states, “On the testimony (ot prophethood) in
Aaaan, itis Mistarab say “Salalaahy Aska Ya Rasolala
on the fet and "QUralu Ain’ bka Ya RasoolalahBi* on the
steond. Then, place the nals of your thumbs on your eyes and
say, "Alanumma Matin) bs-Sami walBast” The Holy
Prophet wit lad th person who does tis into Jannat. The
same has been documented by Kanzulbaad, Gohistani and in
Vel. 2. Chapter 20
*Tafseer Reobul-BayaanFataawa Sofia, Kitaabul-Firdaus states that the Prophet f@ has.
said, "I shall lead into Jannat the person who Kisses his
thumbnails when hearing “Astthadu anna Muhammadar-
Rasoolullah.” | wil also place him amongst the rarks of the
inmates of Jannat” The complete discussion on this has been