You mentioned that worship is the goal, and that seeking help is a means. Is seeking help not also worship?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Your Eminence mentioned that worship is the goal and that seeking help is a means. Is seeking help not also worship?
Answer:
It is worship, and at the same time it is a means. Yes, taking the beneficial means is worship, O 'Abd Allah. Taking the beneficial means is worship of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Your Eminence mentioned that worship is the goal and that seeking help is a means. Is seeking help not also worship?
Answer:
It is worship, and at the same time it is a means. Yes, taking the beneficial means is worship, O 'Abd Allah. Taking the beneficial means is worship of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [355 /641] ذكرتم أن العبادة هي الغاية، وأن الاستعانة وسيلة أليست الاستعانة عبادة؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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