Is it obligatory for a Muslim to intercede for his Muslim brother to remove injustice from him?
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Question:
He also asks about intercession for the brothers. He says: The default ruling is that it is recommended, but if the intercession of this specific person for his brother removes injustice from him, does it become obligatory? Does he sin by leaving it?
Answer:
Allah the Exalted said:[An-Nisa 4:85] There is a great reward in good intercession. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Sunan al-Bayhaqi 15:912 So, good intercession that brings benefit to your Muslim brother brings you a great reward from Allah, Mighty and Majestic.
He also asks about intercession for the brothers. He says: The default ruling is that it is recommended, but if the intercession of this specific person for his brother removes injustice from him, does it become obligatory? Does he sin by leaving it?
Answer:
Allah the Exalted said:
Whoever intercedes for a good cause will have a reward therefrom
مَّن يَشْفَعْ شَفَاعَةً حَسَنَةً يَكُن لَّهُ نَصِيبٌ مِّنْهَاIntercede and you will be rewarded, and Allah will fulfill through the tongue of His Prophet what He wills.
اشفعوا تؤجروا ويقضي الله على لسان نبيه ما شاء
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3266] هل يجب على المسلم أن يشفع لأخيه المسلم لرفع الظلم عنه؟ - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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