The Ruling on Seeking Nearness to Allah Through Scholars, Shaykhs, and the Awliya
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Question:
This is Munir, an Egyptian resident in the Kingdom. He asks: What is the ruling on seeking nearness to Allah through scholars, shaykhs, and the awliya?
Answer:
Seeking nearness to Allah through the persons themselves is not permissible, and likewise seeking nearness through their status or their right is not permissible; it is a bid'ah (religious innovation). As for seeking nearness through their supplication, if they are present and alive, asking them to supplicate for you, this is permissible seeking nearness. It is seeking nearness through the supplication of the righteous, just as al-Abbas sought nearness, and just as 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) sought nearness through al-Abbas's supplication for Allah to send rain to the Muslims. The condition for seeking nearness through his supplication is that he is alive, present, and able to supplicate. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
This is Munir, an Egyptian resident in the Kingdom. He asks: What is the ruling on seeking nearness to Allah through scholars, shaykhs, and the awliya?
Answer:
Seeking nearness to Allah through the persons themselves is not permissible, and likewise seeking nearness through their status or their right is not permissible; it is a bid'ah (religious innovation). As for seeking nearness through their supplication, if they are present and alive, asking them to supplicate for you, this is permissible seeking nearness. It is seeking nearness through the supplication of the righteous, just as al-Abbas sought nearness, and just as 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) sought nearness through al-Abbas's supplication for Allah to send rain to the Muslims. The condition for seeking nearness through his supplication is that he is alive, present, and able to supplicate. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «مؤسسة الدعوة الخيرية»، فتاوى على الهواء 14-10-1434هـ - الفوزان — youtube.com (13:08)
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