The Meaning of the Phrase: "For the sake of Allah's face, eat with me"

Question:
We have Faisal from Jazan. Go ahead, Faisal. Peace be upon you. Goodbye. May Allah keep you in good health. Good morning, may Allah bless you. There is a problem with the connection, Faisal. What is the question about the connection? May Allah bless you. Is the issue regarding the prohibition of looking at women on news channels? Okay, thank you. I advise you to call back a second time because there is a problem with the sound; it did not come through clearly. Thank you. Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: Some people repeat the phrase, "For the sake of Allah's face, eat with me." What is the meaning of this phrase? And does it carry the meaning of divorce?

Answer:
This is close to an oath, but this is not permissible. It is not permissible to invoke Allah as an intercessor with any of His creation. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited that. It is not permissible to make Allah's face, or the face of a created being, a means of intercession, as if one were seeking intercession through it. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited that. He also said, . If his intention is to ask by Allah's face, that is also prohibited. One does not ask by Allah's face except for Paradise, out of reverence for Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and for Allah's face. Yes.