What is the ruling on saying, “May Allah’s face be upon you if you stay with us”?
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Question:
This questioner says: In our region, people often say this to honor guests: “May Allah’s face be upon you if you stay with us.”
Answer:
This is not permissible. One must not make Allah an intercessor with the created beings. It is not permissible to seek intercession with Allah with the created beings, because the one with whom intercession is sought is greater than the one who intercedes. This is not permissible regarding Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Yes.
This questioner says: In our region, people often say this to honor guests: “May Allah’s face be upon you if you stay with us.”
Answer:
This is not permissible. One must not make Allah an intercessor with the created beings. It is not permissible to seek intercession with Allah with the created beings, because the one with whom intercession is sought is greater than the one who intercedes. This is not permissible regarding Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم قول عليك وجه الله إن تَجلُط عندنا؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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