The Difference Between Seeking Refuge, Calling for Aid, and Seeking Refuge in a Created Being
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh! May Allah make you sincere, what is the difference between seeking refuge (istighathah) and calling for aid (istighathah)? And is it permissible to seek refuge in a created being in matters within its capability?
Answer:
No, seeking refuge is not permissible as an act of worship. Seeking refuge is a cause because it is a type of worship, so it is not permissible to seek refuge in them? Yes. And calling for aid (istighathah) is asking for rescue from distress, whereas seeking refuge (istighathah) is turning to Allah for protection from something disliked or from an enemy. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah grant you success,
Honorable Shaykh! May Allah make you sincere, what is the difference between seeking refuge (istighathah) and calling for aid (istighathah)? And is it permissible to seek refuge in a created being in matters within its capability?
Answer:
No, seeking refuge is not permissible as an act of worship. Seeking refuge is a cause because it is a type of worship, so it is not permissible to seek refuge in them? Yes. And calling for aid (istighathah) is asking for rescue from distress, whereas seeking refuge (istighathah) is turning to Allah for protection from something disliked or from an enemy. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah grant you success,
Source
شرح قرة عيون الموحدين [18] — alfawzan.live (1:09:33)
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