The Meaning of the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) Statement: "I am for it" in the Hadith of Intercession
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, what is the meaning of the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) statement, "I am for it, I am for it," in the hadith of intercession? That is, I will take charge of this,
Answer:
"I am for it" means I will take charge of it and intercede with Allah the Mighty and Majestic. That is its meaning. The repetition serves to emphasize the point, because the prophets before him would refuse intercession and decline to step forward with it. But when they come to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), he accepts this and steps forward before Allah the Exalted and Glorious to intercede, after seeking permission from his Lord the Exalted. He remains prostrating before Him and does not intercede until it is said to him, "Intercede, and you will be granted intercession." Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, what is the meaning of the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) statement, "I am for it, I am for it," in the hadith of intercession? That is, I will take charge of this,
Answer:
"I am for it" means I will take charge of it and intercede with Allah the Mighty and Majestic. That is its meaning. The repetition serves to emphasize the point, because the prophets before him would refuse intercession and decline to step forward with it. But when they come to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), he accepts this and steps forward before Allah the Exalted and Glorious to intercede, after seeking permission from his Lord the Exalted. He remains prostrating before Him and does not intercede until it is said to him, "Intercede, and you will be granted intercession." Yes.
Source
معنى قول النبي في حديث الشفاعة " أنا لها أنا لها " — alfawzan.live
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