The Ruling on Seeking Nearness to Allah Through the Status of People
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Question:
What is the ruling on seeking nearness to Allah through the status of people, whether they are prophets, righteous people, or others, and does this take one out of the religion?
Answer:
This is an innovation (bid'ah), an innovation that leads to shirk (associating partners with Allah). It is a forbidden innovation that leads to shirk. However, it is minor shirk, not major shirk. It does not take one out of the religion. This does not take one out of the religion; rather, it is an innovation and minor shirk, and it is a means to major shirk, but it does not reach the level of exiting the religion.
What is the ruling on seeking nearness to Allah through the status of people, whether they are prophets, righteous people, or others, and does this take one out of the religion?
Answer:
This is an innovation (bid'ah), an innovation that leads to shirk (associating partners with Allah). It is a forbidden innovation that leads to shirk. However, it is minor shirk, not major shirk. It does not take one out of the religion. This does not take one out of the religion; rather, it is an innovation and minor shirk, and it is a means to major shirk, but it does not reach the level of exiting the religion.
Source
التوسل بالأنبياء والصالحين — alfawzan.live
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