The Ruling on Saying, “May Allah’s Face Be Upon You”
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, some people repeat the phrase, “May Allah’s Face be upon you, sleep at my place” or “eat at my place” or something like that.
The Shaykh:
This is not permissible. When he says, “May Allah’s Face be upon you, eat at my place,” he is imposing it on him, or even swearing by Allah to make him do it, but this puts him in a difficult position. Instead, he should offer it to him and emphasize it. If he accepts, praise be to Allah; if he does not accept, he should not force him to do it. Yes.
The questioner:
Regarding the time interval between the units of prayer, is it necessary to complete the tasbih (praise of Allah) fully?
The Shaykh:
To complete the first answer regarding the phrase “May Allah’s Face be upon you, do such and such,” this means seeking nearness to the Creator through the creation, specifically through the Face of the Creator. It is not permissible to seek intercession with the creation through Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He. Yes, the question?
Honorable Shaykh, some people repeat the phrase, “May Allah’s Face be upon you, sleep at my place” or “eat at my place” or something like that.
The Shaykh:
This is not permissible. When he says, “May Allah’s Face be upon you, eat at my place,” he is imposing it on him, or even swearing by Allah to make him do it, but this puts him in a difficult position. Instead, he should offer it to him and emphasize it. If he accepts, praise be to Allah; if he does not accept, he should not force him to do it. Yes.
The questioner:
Regarding the time interval between the units of prayer, is it necessary to complete the tasbih (praise of Allah) fully?
The Shaykh:
To complete the first answer regarding the phrase “May Allah’s Face be upon you, do such and such,” this means seeking nearness to the Creator through the creation, specifically through the Face of the Creator. It is not permissible to seek intercession with the creation through Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He. Yes, the question?
Source
قناة «مؤسسة الدعوة الخيرية»، فتاوى على الهواء 03-08-1434هـ مع معالي الشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com (37:40)
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