What is the validity of some people’s argument using the statement: “Indeed, you cannot guide whom you love,” to claim that the Messenger loved his uncle Abu Talib?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Some people argue using the statement of the Exalted and Majestic:[Al-Qasas 28:56] They claim it was revealed regarding Abu Talib, thereby establishing that Allah the Exalted affirmed the love of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) for his uncle.
Answer:
You loved his guidance, so the Messenger loved the guidance of Abu Talib and others.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Some people argue using the statement of the Exalted and Majestic:
Indeed, [O Muhammad], you do not guide whom you like
إِنَّكَ لَا تَهْدِي مَنْ أَحْبَبْتَAnswer:
You loved his guidance, so the Messenger loved the guidance of Abu Talib and others.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [4644- 4717] ما صحة احتجاج بعضهم بقوله:(إنك لا تهدي من أحببت) بأن الرسول كان يحب عمه أبا طالب؟ — youtube.com
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