Is there a type of tawassul (seeking nearness to Allah through a means) called tawassul to Allah by mentioning one's state?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is there a type of tawassul (seeking nearness to Allah through a means) called tawassul to Allah by mentioning one's state?
Answer:
Yes. Displaying one's poverty. Ayub (peace be upon him) said:[Al-Anbya 21:83]. He sought nearness to Allah through his state and the illness that had befallen him. So a person seeks nearness to Allah through his state, his poverty, and his need for Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is there a type of tawassul (seeking nearness to Allah through a means) called tawassul to Allah by mentioning one's state?
Answer:
Yes. Displaying one's poverty. Ayub (peace be upon him) said:
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»، [518 /1350] هل هناك نوع من أنواع التوسل يسمى التوسل إلى الله بذكر الحال؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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