The Meaning of Al-Wasilah and the Ruling on Tawassul Through the Prophets
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Question:
The questioner says: Allah the Mighty and Majestic said:[Al-Ma'idah 5:35] What is al-wasilah, what are its types, and what is the ruling on tawassul (seeking nearness to Allah through a means) and imitation, and what is the ruling on tawassul through other than the Prophets and the Companions, and through the righteous awliya (close friends of Allah)?
Answer:
And to Him belongs al-wasilah, meaning the means of nearness that brings you closer to Allah. Al-wasilah is nearness, worship, and obedience. This is the wasilah that brings one closer to Allah. It is called wasilah because it brings one closer to Allah. As for tawassul through persons, (peace and blessings be upon him), by that, rather, we were commanded to worship Him, and He did not command us to seek nearness to Him through so-and-so or so-and-so. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
The questioner says: Allah the Mighty and Majestic said:
and seek the means [of nearness] to Him
وَابْتَغُوا إِلَيْهِ الْوَسِيلَةَAnswer:
And to Him belongs al-wasilah, meaning the means of nearness that brings you closer to Allah. Al-wasilah is nearness, worship, and obedience. This is the wasilah that brings one closer to Allah. It is called wasilah because it brings one closer to Allah. As for tawassul through persons, (peace and blessings be upon him), by that, rather, we were commanded to worship Him, and He did not command us to seek nearness to Him through so-and-so or so-and-so. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/236 — archive.org (11:46)
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