The Meaning of Seeking Forgiveness for Polytheists
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner asks: What is the meaning of seeking forgiveness for polytheists? He says: What is the meaning of seeking forgiveness for polytheists?
Answer:
For polytheists, one does not seek forgiveness, my brother. One prays for their guidance. As for seeking forgiveness, that is exclusively for the believers. It was not for the Prophet or those who believed to seek forgiveness for polytheists, even if they were close relatives. So, one does not seek forgiveness for a polytheist. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner asks: What is the meaning of seeking forgiveness for polytheists? He says: What is the meaning of seeking forgiveness for polytheists?
Answer:
For polytheists, one does not seek forgiveness, my brother. One prays for their guidance. As for seeking forgiveness, that is exclusively for the believers. It was not for the Prophet or those who believed to seek forgiveness for polytheists, even if they were close relatives. So, one does not seek forgiveness for a polytheist. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
مختصر زاد المعاد (للإمام محمد بن عبدالوهاب)، مختصر زاد المعاد [56] — alfawzan.live (58:06)
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