Is asking people for things other than money, such as seeking intercession or seeking knowledge, prohibited?
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The questioner : Asking for something other than money; for example, a person asks for intercession for a specific matter, or does he not?
The Shaykh : If the intercession sought is from people, such as asking a king.
The questioner : If it is for academic study or...
The Shaykh : Yes, I do not think asking for money falls under this, especially if the knowledge for which intercession is sought is of benefit to the Muslim community.
The Shaykh : If the intercession sought is from people, such as asking a king.
The questioner : If it is for academic study or...
The Shaykh : Yes, I do not think asking for money falls under this, especially if the knowledge for which intercession is sought is of benefit to the Muslim community.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 1380 - 4600 هل سؤال الناس غير المال كطلب الشفاعة أو طلب للعلم منهي عنه؟ ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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