The Meaning of the Prophet's Statement Regarding Abu Talib: "Were it not for me, he would have been in the lowest depth of the Fire"
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Question:
Does the statement of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding his uncle Abu TalibSahih al-Bukhari 3883 indicate the permissibility of a Muslim saying, "Were it not for me, it would have been such and such," which is broader than your excellence? Please kindly respond affirmatively?
Answer:
This phrase is the problem. This phrase, "Were it not for me," is a problematic expression that requires careful investigation and consideration. In any case, it is specific to Abu Talib and specific to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). The intercession of the Prophet for Abu Talib to avert the punishment from him is specific to the Prophet and specific to Abu Talib.
Does the statement of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding his uncle Abu Talib
had It not been for me, he would have been in the bottom of the (Hell) Fire.
ولولا أنا لكان في الدرك الأسفل من النارAnswer:
This phrase is the problem. This phrase, "Were it not for me," is a problematic expression that requires careful investigation and consideration. In any case, it is specific to Abu Talib and specific to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). The intercession of the Prophet for Abu Talib to avert the punishment from him is specific to the Prophet and specific to Abu Talib.
Source
شرح قرة عيون الموحدين [22] — alfawzan.live (1:13:53)
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