My father died holding the beliefs of the Sufis, and no one advised him. Should I seek forgiveness for him?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A man is asking about the state of his father. He says that he passed away holding the beliefs of the Sufis, including their recitations, glorifications, and prayers. He says that no one advised his father that this path is not the path of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). His question is: Should I seek forgiveness for him and make du'a for him?
Answer:
If it did not reach the level of shirk (associating partners with Allah), meaning it did not reach the level of shirk, and he had sins and disobedience that did not reach the level of shirk, then make du'a for him and seek forgiveness for him. But if he associated partners with Allah and called upon other than Allah, do not make du'a for him. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A man is asking about the state of his father. He says that he passed away holding the beliefs of the Sufis, including their recitations, glorifications, and prayers. He says that no one advised his father that this path is not the path of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). His question is: Should I seek forgiveness for him and make du'a for him?
Answer:
If it did not reach the level of shirk (associating partners with Allah), meaning it did not reach the level of shirk, and he had sins and disobedience that did not reach the level of shirk, then make du'a for him and seek forgiveness for him. But if he associated partners with Allah and called upon other than Allah, do not make du'a for him. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3321- 4717] والدي مات على معتقد الصوفية ولم ينصحه أحد فهل أستغفر له ؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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