Did Abu Talib die upon Islam or upon disbelief?
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Question:
What is the ruling on the one who says that Abu Talib may have died upon Islam, so it is not permissible for us to be certain that he died upon disbelief?
Answer:
And glory be to Allah, the matter is clear that he died upon disbelief, and that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "I will seek forgiveness for you as long as I am not forbidden to do so," so Allah forbade him. Would Allah forbid him from seeking forgiveness for a Muslim? No, Allah only forbade him from seeking forgiveness for a polytheist who died upon disbelief. Yes.
What is the ruling on the one who says that Abu Talib may have died upon Islam, so it is not permissible for us to be certain that he died upon disbelief?
Answer:
And glory be to Allah, the matter is clear that he died upon disbelief, and that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "I will seek forgiveness for you as long as I am not forbidden to do so," so Allah forbade him. Would Allah forbid him from seeking forgiveness for a Muslim? No, Allah only forbade him from seeking forgiveness for a polytheist who died upon disbelief. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل أبو طالب مات على الإسلام أم على الكفر؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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