The saying “Take him” or “Send him out” and seeking help from the jinn
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The questioner:
The questioner says: People frequently say “Take him” or “Send him out.” Is this seeking help from other than Allah?
The Shaykh:
Yes. If he says “Take him” or “Go with him” intending the jinn, this is seeking help from the shayatin (devils) and seeking help from the jinn. This is not permissible.
The questioner:
May Allah reward you. He also asks: Is the intention of the heart considered, or is one held accountable for the words alone?
The Shaykh:
Hearts are with Allah. We do not look into them, and we do not know what is in them. However, we declare this practice wrong and forbid it. As for the hearts, they are with Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). If someone says these words, we declare it wrong to him and forbid it. We do not say, “We do not know about his heart, so we do not declare it wrong to him.” That is not permissible. We declare it wrong to him, explain it to him, and warn him against this matter. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The questioner says: People frequently say “Take him” or “Send him out.” Is this seeking help from other than Allah?
The Shaykh:
Yes. If he says “Take him” or “Go with him” intending the jinn, this is seeking help from the shayatin (devils) and seeking help from the jinn. This is not permissible.
The questioner:
May Allah reward you. He also asks: Is the intention of the heart considered, or is one held accountable for the words alone?
The Shaykh:
Hearts are with Allah. We do not look into them, and we do not know what is in them. However, we declare this practice wrong and forbid it. As for the hearts, they are with Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). If someone says these words, we declare it wrong to him and forbid it. We do not say, “We do not know about his heart, so we do not declare it wrong to him.” That is not permissible. We declare it wrong to him, explain it to him, and warn him against this matter. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، باب من الشرك أن يستغيث بغير الله أو يدعو غيره — youtube.com (52:05)
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