Is seeking intercession from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) after his death considered major shirk (associating partners with Allah)?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is seeking intercession from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) after his death considered major shirk?
Answer:
Nothing is sought from the dead, neither the Messenger nor anyone else. Nothing is sought from the dead, for the dead is dead; his deeds have been cut off. However, one prays for him, asks Allah for his forgiveness and mercy, and gives charity on his behalf. He is the one in need. As for seeking something from the dead, that is not permissible. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is seeking intercession from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) after his death considered major shirk?
Answer:
Nothing is sought from the dead, neither the Messenger nor anyone else. Nothing is sought from the dead, for the dead is dead; his deeds have been cut off. However, one prays for him, asks Allah for his forgiveness and mercy, and gives charity on his behalf. He is the one in need. As for seeking something from the dead, that is not permissible. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [497 /1350] هل طلب الشفاعة من الرسول ﷺ بعد موته يعتبر من الشرك الأكبر؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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