Is there something called seeking nearness to Allah through mentioning one's state, such as the statement of Ayyub (peace be upon him)?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is there something called seeking nearness to Allah through mentioning one's state, such as the statement of Ayyub (peace be upon him)?
Answer:
Yes, one seeks nearness to Allah through his poverty, his need, and his illness[Al-Anbya 21:83] so he seeks nearness to Allah through his state, his poverty, and his illness. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is there something called seeking nearness to Allah through mentioning one's state, such as the statement of Ayyub (peace be upon him)?
Answer:
Yes, one seeks nearness to Allah through his poverty, his need, and his illness
Indeed, adversity has touched me, and you are the Most Merciful of the merciful."
أَنِّي مَسَّنِيَ الضُّرُّ وَأَنتَ أَرْحَمُ الرَّاحِمِينَ
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [459 /1350] هل هناك ما يسمى بالتوسل بذكر الحال، كقول أيوب عليه السلام..؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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