The book 'Jami` Al-Salawat Bi Asma' Ashraf Al-Bariyyat'

Q: I have read the enclosed booklet entitled "Jami` Al-Salawat Bi Asma' Ashraf Al-Bariyyat", compiled by Ahmad Jumhury Al-Banjaly. This booklet is approved by the Ministry of Information under no. (623/2/M), on 16/4/1419 AH. It is given to people for free in Rawaby Al-Hijaz Restaurant in Makkah Al-Mukarramah. The author mentions that during his journeys he met a person who sends peace and blessings upon the Prophet (peace be upon him) twelve thousand times a day, and that is why he wants to connect the Prophet's names he collected with the act of sending peace and blessings upon the Prophet (peace be upon him).Furthermore, he composed a peculiar poem that contains, as he claimed, the Prophet's names. There is no proof that these names can be attributed to the Prophet (peace be upon him). Examples of these names include Allah's Path, Allah's mention, Allah's Party, the Lamp, the Almighty, the Powerful, the Known, the Resort, the Dominant, the Overseer, the Possessor of Power, the Sacred, Spoke the Truth, the Piercing Star, the Most Trustworthy Handhold, the Key to Paradise, Honor belongs to him, etc. (Part No. 2; Page No. 294) I hope you will, if it is appropriate, notify the competent authority that approved this booklet not to approve such books, especially those of Tafsir (exegesis of the meanings of the Qur'an) and Creed unless approved by people of knowledge or Fatwa so that no confusion may occur due to publishing untrue information and books. Allah is the One Whose help is sought.

A: It is impermissible to act upon the content of this book. Likewise, the book should not be published or sold, for it contains many names that may not be attributed to the Prophet (peace be upon him). Moreover, it is a means to prohibited exaggeration with respect to the Prophet (peace be upon him). It is impermissible to recite the versified Adhkar and Wirds, as they are Bid`ah (innovation in religion), and the best course of conduct is that of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.