What is the ruling on saying: “O Face of Allah, forgive me”?
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The questioner:
I ask Allah to do you good. Your Eminence, father, the questioner asks: What is the ruling on making du'a' (supplication) with this formula, saying “O Face of Allah, forgive me”?
The Shaykh:
I seek refuge in Allah. This is not permissible. Do not invoke an attribute as one invokes Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He). Say, “O Allah, forgive me,” or “O my Lord, forgive me.” Yes.
The presenter:
You have done well.
The Shaykh:
And Allah the Exalted knows best.
I ask Allah to do you good. Your Eminence, father, the questioner asks: What is the ruling on making du'a' (supplication) with this formula, saying “O Face of Allah, forgive me”?
The Shaykh:
I seek refuge in Allah. This is not permissible. Do not invoke an attribute as one invokes Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He). Say, “O Allah, forgive me,” or “O my Lord, forgive me.” Yes.
The presenter:
You have done well.
The Shaykh:
And Allah the Exalted knows best.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2655- 4717] ما حكم قول : يا وجه الله اغفر لي؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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