A Call from the People of the Valley to Return Lost Camels
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Question:
A man whose camels were lost in the valley said, "O people of the valley, return them to me." Is this a form of seeking refuge?
Answer:
This is not appropriate. This is seeking help from those who are absent; it is a call to those who are absent. Is this not impermissible? He should say, "O Allah, return them to me." Why does he say, "O people, O people of the valley"? Why does he say, "O Allah, return my lost item to me, return my camel to me"? Allah is near and responsive; He hears you. So do not ask an absent, created being. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
A man whose camels were lost in the valley said, "O people of the valley, return them to me." Is this a form of seeking refuge?
Answer:
This is not appropriate. This is seeking help from those who are absent; it is a call to those who are absent. Is this not impermissible? He should say, "O Allah, return them to me." Why does he say, "O people, O people of the valley"? Why does he say, "O Allah, return my lost item to me, return my camel to me"? Allah is near and responsive; He hears you. So do not ask an absent, created being. 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 (1:05:53)
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