La Prière de consultation (Salah Istikhara) - Demander à Allah de Choisir ce Qui Est Bon

3. More than one person has narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from Ahmad ibn Muhammad al-Basriy from al-Qasim ibn ‘Abd al-Rahman al-Hashimiy from Harun ibn Kharijah who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, has said that when you think of doing something, take six pieces of paper and write on three of them, ‘In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. It is to ask from Allah, the Majestic, the Wise, what is good for so and so son of so and so, “do it.’” On the other, three write, ‘In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. It is to ask from Allah, the Majestic, the Wise, what is good for so and so son of so and so, “do not do it.’” Keep them under your prayer rug and perform two Rak‘at Salah (prayer). After completing Salah (prayer), make a sajdah and say one hundred times, ‘I ask Allah, through His mercy, to choose what is good and safe.’ Then sit straight and say, ‘O Lord, pick and choose for me in all matters with ease and safety.’ Then mix the pieces and take out one. If three times, consecutively it comes ‘do it’, then you may do what you wanted to do. If three times consecutively it comes ‘do not do it,’ then do not do what you wanted to do. If one comes ‘do it’ and the other comes ‘do not do it’ continue taking out up to five pieces, then see which side is more then follow the side which is more and ignore the sixth piece.’”

Il a été rapporté par plusieurs voies de transmission, de Sahl ibn Ziyad, d'Ahmad ibn Muhammad al-Basri, de Al-Qasim ibn Abd ar-Rahman al-Hashimi, de Harun ibn Kharija, de l'Imam Abu Abdullah (que la paix soit sur lui) a dit : "Si tu veux entreprendre quelque chose, prends six morceaux de tissu et écris sur trois d'entre eux 'Au nom d'Allah, le Tout Miséricordieux, le Très Miséricordieux, un choix de la part d'Allah, le Puissant, le Sage, pour Untel fils d'Untelle, fais-le', et sur trois autres 'Au nom d'Allah, le Tout Miséricordieux, le Très Miséricordieux, un choix de la part d'Allah, le Puissant, le Sage, pour Untel fils d'Untelle, ne le fais pas'. Ensuite, place-les sous ton oreiller, puis accomplis deux unités de prière. Quand tu as fini, prosterne-toi et dis cent fois : 'Je demande à Allah par Sa miséricorde un choix pour moi en bien-être'. Ensuite, reste assis et dis : 'Ô Allah, choisis pour moi et prends la décision pour moi dans toutes mes affaires en facilité et en bien-être'. Ensuite, prends un morceau de tissu et mélange-les, puis en retire un. Si trois sortent successivement, fais ce que tu veux. Si trois sortent successivement, ne le fais pas. Si un seul sort, fais-le et ne fais pas l'autre. Ensuite, prends des tissus jusqu'à cinq et regarde le plus grand, agis en conséquence et laisse le sixième, tu n'en auras pas besoin.

4. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from ibn Faddal who has said the following: “Al-Hassan ibn Jahm asked abu al-Hassan, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, for ibn Asbat; ibn Asbat and we all were present. ‘Should he travel by land or by sea to Egypt? Please tell him about the best road by land.’ The Imam said, ‘By land, but go to the Masjid in a time other than that for obligatory Salah (prayer). Perform two Rak‘at Salah (prayer) and ask Allah, one hundred times, to choose for you the best. Then see what comes in your mind, then act accordingly.’ Al-Hassan then said, ‘By land is what I like for him.’ The Imam said, ‘I also like for him by land.’”

Il a répondu: "Que penses-tu de lui ? Ibn Asbat est présent et nous sommes tous en train de voyager sur terre ou sur mer en direction de l'Égypte. Informe-le du meilleur chemin à prendre sur terre." Il a dit: "Prends la voie terrestre et va à la mosquée en dehors des heures de prière obligatoire, prie deux unités de prière, puis implore Allah cent fois. Ensuite, observe ce qui se passe dans ton cœur et agis en conséquence." Al-Hasan lui a dit: "La voie terrestre m'est plus chère." Il a répondu: "Et à moi aussi."

5. Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from ibn Asbat and Muhammad ibn Ahmad from Musa ibn al-Qasim af-Bajafiy from Afi ibn Asbat who has said the following: “I said to abu al-Hassan al-Rida, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, ‘I pray to Allah to keep my soul in service for your cause. Do you advise if I travel by land or by sea? Our road is very dangerous and frightening.’ The Imam said, ‘Travel by land but there is no offense, if you go to the Masjid of the Messenger of Allah; perform two Rak‘at Salah (prayer) in a time other than that for obligatory Salah (prayer). Thereafter ask Allah, one hundred times, to choose for you the best, then see what comes in your mind. If Allah has decided for you by sea, then say the words of Allah, the Most Majestic, the Most Glorious, “He said, ‘Go onboard in the name of Allah who sets it afloat and anchors it down. My Lord is forgiving and merciful’” (11:41). If you find the sea turbulent then lean on your right side and say, “In the name of Allah, calm down with the serenity of Allah, rest by the dignity of Allah and quiet down by the permission of Allah. There is no means and power without help from Allah.’” “We then asked him, ‘What is al-Sakinah (serenity)?’ The Imam said, ‘It is a wind that comes out of paradise and has a face like the face of man and it has a fine fragrance. It is this wind that descended down to Ibrahim (Abraham) and circled around al-Bayt (Ka’bah) when he was placing the pillars.’ It was asked: ‘Is it of that which Allah, the Most Majestic, the most Glorious, speaks, “In it there is Sakinah from your Lord, and remainder of that which people of Moses left and so did people of Harun (Aaron) ’”(2: 246). The Imam said, ‘That al-Sakinah was in the Ark (chest) in which there was a tray wherein the hearts of prophets had been washed. And the Ark circled among the children of Israel with the prophets and then it came to us.’ He asked, ‘What is your Ark?’ We said, ‘It is the armaments.’ He then said, ‘You are right. That is your Ark.’ The Imam said, ‘If you travel by land, then say what Allah, the Most Majestic, the Most Glorious, has said, “Free of all defects is the One who has made it subservient to us, otherwise, we could not reach it (our destination). To our Lord we all return.” (42:13-14) If any servant (of Allah) says it during his riding he will not, by the permission of Allah, fall off his camel or horse or get hurt.’ He then said, ‘When you come out of your home say, “In the name of Allah, I believe in Allah, I assign Allah as my attorney, there is no means and power without the help of Allah.” The angels strike the face of Satans and say to them, ‘He has spoken the name of Allah, believed in Allah and has assigned Allah as his attorney and has said, “There is no means and power without the help of Allah.’””

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6. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Ali ibn Hadid from Murazim who has said the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, said to me, ‘If one of you may think of doing something, he should perform two Rak‘at Salah (prayer), then praise Allah, speak of His greatness and say, “Allahumma Salli ‘Ala Muhammad wa ‘Ali Muhammad (O Allah grant Muhammad and his family a compensation worthy of their serving Your cause).” Thereafter say, “O Lord, if this matter is good for my religion and worldly matters, please make it possible for me with ease; and if it is otherwise, keep it away from me.’” I then asked, ‘What should I read in the two Rak‘at Salah (prayer)?’ The Imam replied, ‘You may read whatever you like. You can read Chapter 112 or 109.’”

"Lorsque l'un d'entre vous désire quelque chose, qu'il accomplisse deux unités de prière, puis qu'il loue Allah, Le glorifie, envoie des bénédictions sur Muhammad et sur la famille de Muhammad, et dise: 'Ô Allah, si cette affaire est meilleure pour ma religion et ma vie ici-bas, facilite-la pour moi, rends-la possible. Et si ce n'est pas le cas, éloigne-la de moi.' J'ai demandé: 'Qu'est-ce que je dois réciter dans ces deux unités de prière?' Il a répondu: 'Récite ce que tu veux, et si tu veux, récite "Dis: Il est Allah, Unique" et "Ô vous les infidèles"."

7. Ali ibn Muhammad has narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad from Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from ‘Amr ibn Ibrahim from Khalaf ibn Hammad from Ishaq ibn ‘Ammar who has said the following: “I said to abu ‘Abd Allah, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, ‘Sometimes I may get two different opinions: one for and the other against what I think to do, what then I should do?’ The Imam said, ‘If such is the case, then perform two Rak‘at Salah (prayer) and ask Allah, one hundred and one times, to choose for you what is best. Thereafter choose the matter for which your determination is stronger; the choice is for it, by the will of Allah. Your choice should be based on what is safe; sometimes it is better for a man to see his hand cut off, or his son die or his property gone.”’

J'ai dit : "Il se peut que je sois confronté à une situation où deux groupes se séparent de moi, l'un me commandant et l'autre me défendant." Il a répondu : "Si tel est le cas, alors prie deux unités de prière et implore Allah cent fois, puis regarde quelle des deux voies te paraît la plus appropriée et suis-la, car la bénédiction est en cela, si Allah le veut. Et que ton choix soit dans la facilité, car il se peut qu'il soit préférable pour un homme de perdre sa main, son enfant et sa richesse."

8. Ali ibn Muhammad has narrated in a marfu’ manner from one of ’A’immah who has said the following: “The Imam, ‘Alayhi al-Salam, said to one of his companions who had asked about an issue that he wanted to do but did not find any one to consult with. The Imam said, ‘Consult your Lord.’ He then asked, ‘How should I do so?’ The Imam replied, ‘Keep in your mind what you wish to do, then write two pieces of paper, “yes” on one and “no” on the other. Place them inside two balls of clay, perform two Rak‘at Salah (prayer) and place them under your furnishing and say, “O Allah, I consult You in this matter and You are the best consultant and advisor. Grant me a sign about that which is beneficial and is of good consequences,” then take out one of the papers; if it is “yes”, then do what you wanted and if it is “no” then do not do it. This is how you consult your Lord.’”

Ce hadith met en avant l'importance de consulter Allah dans les décisions importantes, en recherchant Sa guidance à travers la prière et la réflexion. Il enseigne également la méthode de consultation en mettant sa confiance en Allah pour choisir ce qui est le meilleur pour soi en termes de succès et de conséquences positives.