I heard a Hadith which states that whoever says ‘Ya Arhamar Rahimin’ three times in their du’a, Allah listens to them. Can you please cite the narration and the grading.
Answer:
Imam Hakim (rahimahullah) has recorded this Hadith with two very weak chains. The narration should not be quoted. The complete narration is as follows:
“Allah Ta’ala has appointed an Angel for those who say ‘Ya Arhamar Rahimin’. So whoever says it thrice, the Angel says, Certainly Arhamur Rahimin [i.e. Allah Ta’ala] is paying attention so ask”
(Mustadrak Hakim, vol. 1 pg. 544. Refer: Talkhisul Mustadrak of Hafiz Dhahabi and Lisanul Mizan, vol. 6 pg. 329 -number: 6030-. Also see Faydul Qadir, Hadith: 2359)
However using the words ‘Arhamur Rahimin’ in du’a is certainly desirable. Musa (‘alayhis salam) had also used these words when supplicating to Allah.
Allah Ta’ala says in the Holy Quran:
“He [Musa ‘alayhis salam] said, “O My Rabb! Forgive me and my brother and admit us into Your mercy. You are the Most Merciful of those who show mercy [Arhamur Rahimin]”
(Surah A’raf, verse: 151)
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
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