There are some people whose Aqeeda is that the Holy Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) cannot hear anything from a distance. They say that he only hears the voices of his Ummah who are in Madinah Munawwarah & that he can only hear the Durood Shareef that is recited there. They say that if a person believes that the Holy Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) can hear from far & near is Shirk or Polytheism (i.e. associating partners with Allah).
Addressing the Sahaba (radi Allahu anhuma), Rasoolullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) proclaimed: "What I see you cannot see & what I hear you cannot hear." (Tirmidhi Shareef)
The Holy Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) is reported to have said, "I saw Prophet Moosa in the valley of Azraq, while passing from Makkah to Madina". He was reciting "Talbiah" in a loud voice.
On another occasion, "I saw Prophet Yunus wearing a long woolen overcoat & riding a red camel." (Ibn Majah)
The Holy Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: "I know the stone in Makkah which used to pay me Salutations before my advent as a Prophet & I know that even now." (Sahih Muslim) The Holy Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam), whilst in Madina, was able to see & hear the stone in Makkah paying him Salutations!
The Holy Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: "I hear all that which you do not hear." (Sahih Bukhari & Mishkaat Shareef)
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) has stated: "I hear with my own ears the Durood of those who love me & I also recognise them". (Dala'il-e-Khairaat Shareef)
The distinguished Sahaba of the Holy Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) used to call to the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) from distances, even at the time of battles, which took place great distances away. They did this because they believed that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) could hear from far & from near.
It is recorded that Sayyiduna 'Umar (radi Allahu anhu), who was delivering a Khutba in Madina Shareef, was able to see Sayyiduna Sari'ah (radi Allahu anhu) & the rest of the Muslim army who were in Persia. Sayyiduna 'Umar (radi Allahu anhu) called out a warning to Sayyiduna Sari'ah (radi allahu anhu), who heard the calling of Sayyidunah 'Umar (radi Allahu anhu). (Mishkaat Shareef) This narration illustrates two points: Firstly, the Sahabi was able to see what was happening hundreds of miles away. Secondly, the other Sahabi was able to hear his call from hundreds of miles away.
This is the state of the Sahaba, Mu'mineen & the Auliya (Saints). It is obvious that the status & powers of Rasoolullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) are much more superior than that of the Sahaba, Mu'mineen & the Auliya (Saints). So, if his blessed Companions can accomplish the above we are sure that he can accomplish it.
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: "Recite Durood Shareef abundantly on Fridays since it is a day of witnesses. Angels present themselves there. When any servant recites Durood, no matter who & where he is, his voice reaches me". (Jila'-ul-Ifhaam; Az ibn Qayyim As Salaatu was Salaam) It is clear from this Hadees Shareef that the belief of the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jama'at is correct because the Holy Prophet (sallalllahu alaihi wasallam) himself said that the person who recites Durood Shareef upon him from whichever place, the voice of that person reaches him.
Another Hadees Shareef says that the Durood Shareef is presented to the Holy Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam): "When a person recites Durood Shareef, then an Angel takes it & goes up & presents it before Almighty Allah. Allah Almighty says, "Take it to the Mazaar of my Beloved servant, Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) so that he may make Du'a-e-Bakhshish for the person who sent the Durood & he may gain coolness in his eyes"." From this Hadees Shareef it is obvious that the Durood Shareef is first taken to Allah Ta'ala & then presented in the court of the Holy Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam).
Some people argue that if the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) hears the Durood, then what need is there for the Angels to present it to him? This argument is not only contradicting the power of hearing of the Holy Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam), but it is also contradicting the power of Hearing of Allah Ta'ala as well since the Durood Shareef is first presented in the Court of Allah Ta'ala. Does this mean that Allah Ta'ala cannot hear from far & near? Therefore, the argument is baseless.
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) was making Wudhu for Tahajjud Salaat at the home of Sayyiduna Maimuna (radi Allahu anha). He suddenly called out three times, "Labbaik, Labbaik, Labbaik!" (Here I am) & "Nusirtu, Nusirtu, Nusirtu!" (I helped you). After saying this, he remained where he was & did not leave that place. Sayyiduna Maimuna (radi Allahu anha) further said: "When the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) completed his Wudhu, I asked him why he had called out those words". He replied: "Raajiz was calling me". What actually happened was that the Quraish wanted to kill Sayyiduna Umar bin Saalim Raajiz (radi Allahu anhu) as he was on the road leading to Madina-tul-Munawwarah. He called out: "O Nabi (sallallahu alaihi wasallam)! Help me or else the enemies will kill me!" Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) responded to his call from home & saved him from death. (Baihaqi & Tibrani)
- Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) is observing his Ummah.
- It is Ja'iz (Permissible) to call the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) for help.
- Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) can hear the call of his Ummah.
- Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) can help those in distress regardless of distance.
Imaam-e-A'zam Abu Hanifa (alaihir rahmah) writes that Haaris ibn La'man & Haarisa bin Na'man (radi Allah anhuma) have said that: "Once I went to the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam). The Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) asked me a question, "Oh Haaris, in what state did you pass the day?" I replied, "As a true Muslim." Then the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) asked me the state of my Faith. I replied, "I see the Throne of Allah & the people of Paradise helping each other & the people of Hell lamenting in Hell. I see in front of me Eight Heavens & Seven Hells as clear as idol worshippers see their idols. I can recognise each individual just like a grinder can recognise wheat from barley that is, who is to go to Paradise & who is to be found in Hell. In front of me people are like fish & ants. Shall I stay silent or continue to speak?" The Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) told him to stop & say no more. (Fiqah Akbar) This narration illustrates the sight of a Sahabi (Blessed Companion of the Prophet). He could see the Throne of Allah, the Heavens, the Hells & their inmates! Imagine the sight of Rasoolullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam)!
When Sayyiduna Umar Saalim (radi Allahu anhu) arrived in Madina-tul-Munawwarah, he wrote a few Arabic poems. The translation of a stanza is: "Ask the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) for help, because he is ever willing to help. Call out to the servants of Allah. They will help you!"
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