Whether it is wrong to make dua after every salah is a nuanced issue, depending on the intention and belief behind the practice.
Some scholars believe that making dua after every salah is permissible, provided one doesn't believe it's an obligatory part of the prayer or that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) explicitly instructed it in that manner. As the provided video indicates, the permissibility hinges on not considering it a mandatory or divinely ordained act.
Others argue that while making dua generally is encouraged, specifying a particular time or place without explicit evidence from the Quran or Sunnah (Prophet's teachings and practices) can lead to innovation (bid'ah), which is discouraged in Islam. They suggest that dua can be made at any time, and singling out after the obligatory prayers might imply a special virtue not explicitly mentioned in religious texts.
Key Considerations:
- Intention: The crucial factor is the intention behind making dua after every salah. If someone believes it is a necessary part of the prayer or a Sunnah, it's problematic.
- Belief: The belief that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) specifically instructed to raise hands in dua at that specific time is not correct.
- Innovation (Bid'ah): Regularly performing an act of worship in a specific manner without evidence from the Quran or Sunnah can be considered an innovation.
Therefore, making dua after every salah is not inherently wrong as long as it's done without the belief that it is an obligatory part of the prayer or a divinely ordained act with special merit. Dua is permissible at any time, and its acceptance lies with Allah (God).
