Seeking Nearness to Allah Through the Supplication of the Righteous
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Question:
Finally, he asks: Is it permissible to seek nearness to Allah through the supplications of the righteous?
Answer:
Seeking nearness to Allah through the supplication of the righteous, meaning asking them to make du'a for you, from the living righteous ones who are present with you, asking them to ask Allah for you, there is nothing wrong with that. As for asking for du'a from the dead or from those who are absent, it is not permissible. Yes.
Finally, he asks: Is it permissible to seek nearness to Allah through the supplications of the righteous?
Answer:
Seeking nearness to Allah through the supplication of the righteous, meaning asking them to make du'a for you, from the living righteous ones who are present with you, asking them to ask Allah for you, there is nothing wrong with that. As for asking for du'a from the dead or from those who are absent, it is not permissible. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/144 — archive.org (8:22)
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