asalamualaykum mufti sahab, Like many other brothers, i have been reading the book “Hizbul Aazam” by Mulla Ali Qari Rahmatullhalay. I read the english translation. I have the following questions regarding the book: 1. Ideally, the supplications should be in arabic, but as i dont understand arabic is it still ok to read the supplications from the book in english? 2. On what grounds is it justified to recite specific prayers on specific days? One of my friends asked me this question and i had no answer so i told him i will get one shortly. Jazakallahu khaire.
Answer
(Fatwa: 1901/1786=D/1429)
It is better to do dua in Arabic language; since the Arabic Duas narrated in Hadith books contain the words of the Prophet (peace be upon him). Supplicating Allah with those words is hopefully more acceptable. If you read the translation of these duas occasionally, then you will gradually understand the meanings of every dua, and thus you will remember the meanings when you will do dua. It is also allowed to do dua in English language, but in case English is not your mother tongue, you might feel difficulty in creating the environment of supplication.
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband