The Ruling on Seeking Nearness to Allah Through the Supplication of the Righteous
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Question:
This questioner says: What is the ruling on seeking nearness to Allah through the supplication of the righteous?
Answer:
Seeking nearness to Allah through the supplication of the righteous is permissible. 'Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) sought nearness to Allah through the supplication of al-Abbas, the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) uncle, when they were afflicted with drought. Seeking nearness to Allah through the supplication of the righteous is good. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
This questioner says: What is the ruling on seeking nearness to Allah through the supplication of the righteous?
Answer:
Seeking nearness to Allah through the supplication of the righteous is permissible. 'Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) sought nearness to Allah through the supplication of al-Abbas, the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) uncle, when they were afflicted with drought. Seeking nearness to Allah through the supplication of the righteous is good. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
Source
شرح كتاب فتح المجيد في شرح كتاب التوحيد [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب : ما جاء في الكهان ونحوهم — islamhouse.com (59:53)
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