English
Malik reported that it reached him that Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) was asked: “Can someone fast or pray on behalf of another?” He replied: “No one can fast or pray on behalf of another.” [Narrated in Al-Muwatta’]
Malik said: “I have not heard 1 from any of the Companions or the Successors in Madinah that anyone ordered someone to fast or pray on behalf of another.”
Abd al-Razzaq narrated in his Musannaf in the book of wills from Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that he said: “No one should pray or fast on behalf of another.”
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- Candidate: Muwatta Malik 677 (unverified) 35% confidence
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Commentary and footnotes (2)
Note 1
(1) The statement: “I have not heard…” This supports the view of abrogation, as it reflects the final ruling established by the Shariah. This is mentioned in Fath al-Qadir.
Note 1
(۱) قوله: لم أسمع إلخ : هذا مما يُؤيد النسخ، وإنه الأمر الذي استقر عليه الشرع آخر. قاله في «فتح القدير».