Importance of Halal

THE CONSEQUENCES OF CONSUMING *AR¬M
The Non-acceptance Of Prayers
The Prophet r has given a beautiful example in the above *ad|th of a
traveller, whose supplications are generally believed to be accepted.
The Prophet r is reported to have said,
‘There are three accepted supplications; there is no doubt in them
(being accepted); the supplication of an oppressed person, the
supplication of a traveller and the supplication of a parent for his/her
child.’
Ab[ D\w[d
Further, the Prophet r states that this traveller is in a dire state with his
hair dishevelled and his clothing covered in dust, all the more reasons
for his prayers to be accepted.
The Prophet r is reported to have said,
‘There are many (people) who have dishevelled hair, clothing covered
in dust and (only) have rags, they are turned away from doors, but
(their state is such that) if they were to swear by All\h, All\h would
(surely) fulfil their promise.’
Muslim
After this the Prophet r mentioned that this traveller extends his hand
towards the sky in supplication.
In a *ad|th it is reported that the Messenger of All\h said,
‘Indeed All\h is ‘*ayy’ (ever-living) ‘Qayy[m’ (ever lasting), he
becomes shy when a man extends his hands towards Him (in
supplication), that he returns (his hands to him) empty (and) fruitless.’
Ab[ D\w[d
So even after all these indications that this traveller’s supplication
should be accepted and answered by All\h, they are rejected due to
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