Some people say that at the time of Azaan, it is Haraam to kiss the nails of the thumbs when the name of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) is uttered. The Ahle Sunnat Wal Jama'at believes that it is permissible to read the Durood Shareef & kiss the thumbs upon hearing the name of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) during the Azaan.
The Holy Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said, "Whosoever has touched the name Muhammad with his hands, then kissed his hand with his lips & rubbed it on his eyes, then he sill see Allah Ta'ala just as the righteous ones see & my intercession will be close to him even though he is a sinner." (An-Nawafi-ul-Atri'aa)
In Jannat, when Sayyiduna Adam (alaihis salaam) desired to meet the Holy Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam), then Allah Ta'ala sent Wahi (revelation) to him, "From your generation, he will become apparent in the later years". Then Sayyiduna Adam (alaihis salaam) desired from Allah Ta'ala to meet the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam). Allah Ta'ala showed him the Noor of the Holy Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) on the Shahadat finger of his right hand. The Noor recited the Tasbeeh of Allah Ta'ala. It is for this reason that this finger is known as the Kalima finger. Allah Ta'ala showed the beauty of the Holy Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) on both the thumbnails of Sayyiduna Adam (alaihis salaam) like a mirror. Then, Sayyiduna Adam (alaihis salaam) kissed both his thumbnails & turned them over his eyes.
Thus, this Sunnah of Sayyiduna Adam (alaihis salaam) became consistent in his descendants. When Sayyiduna Jibraeel Ameen (alaihis salaam) informed Rasoolullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) of this, he said, "That person, who when hearing my name in Azaan, kisses his thumb nails & turns it over his eyes, he shall never go blind." (Tafseer Rooh-ul-Bayaan)
Once, the Holy Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) entered the Masjid & sat down near a pillar. Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddique (radi Allahu anhu) was seated beside him. Sayyiduna Bilal (radi Allahu anhu) then stood up & commenced with the Azaan. When he said: "Ash-hadu Ana Muhammadur Rasoolullah", Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddique (radi Allahu anhu) placed both the thumb nails on to his eyes & said "Qurratu Aini bika Ya Rasool allah" (Ya Rasool allah! You are the coolness of my eyes). When Sayyiduna Bilal (radi Allahu anhu) completed the Azaan, the Holy Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said, "O Abu Bakr! Whosoever does like you have done, Almighty Allah will forgive all his sins." (Tafseer Rooh-ul-Bayaan)
Sayyiduna Imam Hassan (radi Allahu anhu) said, "Whosoever hears the Mu'azzin say 'Ash Hadu Ana Muhammadur Rasoolullah' & says, "Marhaba bi Habibi" & "Quratu Aini Muhammad bin Abdullah" & then kisses both thumbs & keeps it on his eyes, then he will never become blind & his eyes will never be sore." (Maqaasid-e-Husna)
It is desirable after (hearing) the first Shahaadah of Azaan, to say: "Sallal laahu alaika Ya Rasool allah" & after hearing the second Shahaadah, to say "Qur'ratu Aini bika Ya Rasool allah". You should then kiss the nails of your thumb & place them on the eyes & say: "Allahumma Mati'ni bis Sam'i Wal Basari" then the Holy Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) will take such persons behind him into Jannat. (Shaami Shareef)
In another Kitaab it is stated that both the thumbs of the hands should be kissed & rubbed on the eyes & when the Mu'azzin says: "Ash-hadu Ana Muhammadur Rasoolullah" then say, "Ash-Hadu Ana Muhammadan Abduhu wa Rasooluhu Raditu billahi Rabban Wa bi Islami Deenan wa Muhammadin Nabbiyan". (Tahtaawi Shareef)
From these discussions it can be affirmed that kissing the thumbs & touching them with the eyes at the time of Azaan is Mustahab. It is the practice (Sunnah) of Sayyiduna Adam (alaihis salaam), Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddique (radi Allahu anhu) & others. The scholars of the Shari'at (Fuqaha), Ahadees (Muhaddiseen) & the Knowledge of the Quran (Mufassireen) all are in agreement with this issue.
- The man who acts upon this practices & maintains it as a regular habit shall not suffer any disease or pain in his eyes. Insha Allah, he shall not become blind at any stage of his life.
- For a person who suffers from any ailment in his eyes, he should adopt this practice as a cure of his ailment. It is hoped his eyes shall become normal & healthy once again.
- The person who constantly adopts this act of goodness showing his deep regard & veneration for the Holy Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) shall be blessed & honoured with his Shafa'at on the Day of Judgment & he shall be included in the rows of the followers of the Holy Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam).
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