Finally the incident reached the ears of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). He called that imam. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) said to him, 'What prevented you from doing what the Companions were saying.'
Imam gave a very nice answer. He said, 'Look, I love this surah.' After saying this, he stopped and said nothing more.
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) looked at him and realized that he was telling the truth. Then the Holy Prophet (PBUH) said, 'Love for this Surah will take you to Paradise one day.' That is, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) supported his work. The Companions went back happy with the decision of the Holy Prophet.
Now the question is, should we also read Surah Fatiha with Surah Ekhlas? In fact the Sunnah or ideals of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) come in several ways. First, His Word and His Work are the Sunnah. Apart from this, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) did not do some things himself, but he encouraged the Companions to do them. These are also considered as Sunnah.
Apart from this, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) saw the Companions doing some things, but did not encourage them. According to the scholars, the function of Imam falls into this category. In other words, reciting Surah Ikhlas in every rak'ah will complete the prayer, but he did not make it mandatory.
Translation: Sajid Al Mahmud
