Du'a for counting money or for hearing about the death of a non-Muslim

11-7-2006 | IslamWeb

Question:

I would like to if there is any dua to rectite when you (1) count your money and (2) you hear the news of a non-muslim (man or woman) has passed away ? Can you provide the arabic version in roman english as well as a translation in english ?

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Answer:

All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. We ask Allaah to exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions.

 

We do not know any supplication neither in the Book of Allaah nor in the Sunnah of the Prophet that is said when counting money, nor do we know any specific supplication that is said when hearing about the death of a non-Muslim man or woman. Nonetheless, it is confirmed that when a pleasing news was conveyed to the Prophet he would prostrate to thank Allaah; and this is called the prostration for thankfulness.

Therefore, if a Muslim hears about the death of a non-Muslim who is very touch with Muslims, harming or fighting them, then it is permissible for him to prostrate for thankfulness.

For more benefit, please refer to Fataawa 82132 and 83280 about the permissibility of prostrating for thankfulness.  

Allaah Knows best.