The ruling on seeking rain from the righteous and the Prophet's family
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Question:
The questioner asks: Is it permissible to seek rain from the Shaykh during a lesson? And is it permissible now to seek rain through the Prophet's family (peace and blessings be upon him), citing the action of 'Umar ibn al-Khattab as evidence?
Answer:
One seeks supplication from the righteous, whether they are relatives of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) or others; any man who possesses righteousness and piety, one seeks supplication from him.
The questioner asks: Is it permissible to seek rain from the Shaykh during a lesson? And is it permissible now to seek rain through the Prophet's family (peace and blessings be upon him), citing the action of 'Umar ibn al-Khattab as evidence?
Answer:
One seeks supplication from the righteous, whether they are relatives of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) or others; any man who possesses righteousness and piety, one seeks supplication from him.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز طلب الاستسقاء من الشيخ أثناء الدرس؟ وهل يجوز بأهل البيت؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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