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Abbas' son did not offer the "prayer" upon anyone, unless that person was a prophet. He did this to distinguish the special esteem, and respect he had for them. We know it is necessary to distinguish Prophet Muhammad and all the other noble prophets by asking the "prayer" in terms of praise and venerations upon him, because of the command of Allah, "Believers, praise and venerate him and pronounce peace upon him in abundance" (33:56). Whereas Allah mentioned other people in terms of asking for forgiveness and expressing pleasure as an extended prayer. He says, "Those who came after them say, 'Forgive us our Lord, and forgive our brothers who were believers before us" (59:10), also, "and those who followed them in doing good, Allah is pleased with them" (9:100).
As for the supplication of peace upon other than the Prophet Abu Imran says, it was unknown in the early days of Islam, rather it was initiated by the Rafidites, and Shi'ite of the12 imams, who would add to the supplication the names of their imams. The innovation of the Rafidites and Shi'ite made their imams partners in the prayer and thereby placed them on a rank equal to the Prophet .
To imitate such people is forbidden as they are innovators and their claims must be opposed. As for the "extended" prayer on the family and wives of the Prophet it is as we previously explained.
Because he is a Prophet the prayer pronounced upon him addresses him with greatness. Whereas the Prophet's response, or our response, to a fellow Muslim's greeting is not addressed with the same capacity, rather it pertains to the person's regular capacity. Allah says, "Do not make the calling of the Messenger among yourselves like your calling to one another. Allah knows those of you who slip away surreptitiously, so let those who disobey His command beware, lest they are struck by sedition, or, they are stricken with a painful punishment." (24:63). Therefore it is a necessity that, there is a difference in the supplication upon the Prophet from the supplication of people for one another.
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As for the supplication of peace upon other than the Prophet Abu Imran says, it was unknown in the early days of Islam, rather it was initiated by the Rafidites, and Shi'ite of the12 imams, who would add to the supplication the names of their imams. The innovation of the Rafidites and Shi'ite made their imams partners in the prayer and thereby placed them on a rank equal to the Prophet .
To imitate such people is forbidden as they are innovators and their claims must be opposed. As for the "extended" prayer on the family and wives of the Prophet it is as we previously explained.
Because he is a Prophet the prayer pronounced upon him addresses him with greatness. Whereas the Prophet's response, or our response, to a fellow Muslim's greeting is not addressed with the same capacity, rather it pertains to the person's regular capacity. Allah says, "Do not make the calling of the Messenger among yourselves like your calling to one another. Allah knows those of you who slip away surreptitiously, so let those who disobey His command beware, lest they are struck by sedition, or, they are stricken with a painful punishment." (24:63). Therefore it is a necessity that, there is a difference in the supplication upon the Prophet from the supplication of people for one another.
VISITING
THE TOMB OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD
The Cure
SAHIH-SHEFA
by