Author: Ghulam Mustafa Zahid Amrpuri
Some individuals have written:
"The Thana (praise) is the same as what is recited in other prayers, and it is better to add 'Wa Jalla Thana’uka' after 'Wa Ta’ala Jadduka'." [Umda al-Aqah by Zawwar Deobandi, Part 2, Issue: 519]
The suggestion that adding these words is "better" is baseless and encourages innovation in religion.
Question:
What is the ruling on reciting the words "Wa Jalla Thana’uka" during the funeral prayer (Salat al-Janazah)?Answer:
It is not permissible to add the words "Wa Jalla Thana’uka" while reciting Thana (praise) during the funeral prayer, because there is no valid evidence from the Shariah for doing so. Certain unrelated and unauthenticated narrations cannot be taken into account. Adding such phrases is considered an innovation (bid'ah) and an unwarranted addition to the religion.Some individuals have written:
"The Thana (praise) is the same as what is recited in other prayers, and it is better to add 'Wa Jalla Thana’uka' after 'Wa Ta’ala Jadduka'." [Umda al-Aqah by Zawwar Deobandi, Part 2, Issue: 519]
The suggestion that adding these words is "better" is baseless and encourages innovation in religion.
