What is the ruling on saying, “May Allah’s face be upon you to dine with us”?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, this phrase is often used among us: “May Allah’s face be upon you to dine with us.” Is there anything wrong with this?
Answer:
This is seeking intercession with Allah over His creation, and the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited it. He said, “We seek intercession with Allah.” The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) became angry and disapproved of making Allah an intercessor with a created being. This is a diminishment of Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He). Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, this phrase is often used among us: “May Allah’s face be upon you to dine with us.” Is there anything wrong with this?
Answer:
This is seeking intercession with Allah over His creation, and the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) prohibited it. He said, “We seek intercession with Allah.” The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) became angry and disapproved of making Allah an intercessor with a created being. This is a diminishment of Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He). Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [473 /1350] ما حكم قول "عليك وجه الله أن تتغدى عندنا"؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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