Seeking Nearness to Allah Through the Prophet and the Types of Seeking Nearness
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Question:
Is it permissible to seek nearness to Allah through the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)? And what are the permissible types of seeking nearness?
Answer:
Seeking nearness through his person (peace and blessings be upon him) is not permissible; not through his essence, not through his status, not through his right. This is not permissible. As for seeking nearness through following him[Ali 'Imran 3:53]. Seeking nearness through following the Messenger is good. Yes.
Is it permissible to seek nearness to Allah through the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)? And what are the permissible types of seeking nearness?
Answer:
Seeking nearness through his person (peace and blessings be upon him) is not permissible; not through his essence, not through his status, not through his right. This is not permissible. As for seeking nearness through following him
Our Lord, we have believed in what You revealed and have followed the messenger
رَبَّنَا آمَنَّا بِمَا أَنزَلْتَ وَاتَّبَعْنَا الرَّسُولَ
Source
نعمة الإسلام — alfawzan.live (56:51)
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