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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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The Meaning of the Hadith: If You Ask, Ask Allah

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Question:
Abu Maryam from al-Khabar says: What is the meaning of the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)
When you ask, ask Allah, and when you seek aid, seek Allah's aid.إذا سألت فاسأل الله وإذا استعنت فاستعن بالله
Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2516Hasan (Darussalam)
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Answer:
Yes,
When you ask, ask Allah, and when you seek aid, seek Allah's aid.إذا سألت فاسأل الله، وإذا استعنت فاستعن بالله
Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2516Hasan (Darussalam)
, this contains the noble guidance from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) that things which only Allah is capable of should not be sought from anyone but Allah the Exalted and Majestic. As for things that a created being is capable of, there is no harm in seeking his help to assist you, seeking aid from one of your followers against one of your enemies. Things that a created being is capable of, and he is alive and present with you, you seek his help and ask him to assist you, and he is rewarded for that. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source قناة «مكة و المدينة»، 13 / ‫فتاوى على الهواء - 20 04 1438هـ _ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (39:55)

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