The Refusal of Barirah of the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) Intercession and the Refusal of the Intercession of Those of High Status
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A questioner says: When Barirah (may Allah be pleased with her and grant her satisfaction) said to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), “Do you order me, or do you intercede?” he said, “I intercede.” She refused the intercession of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Is there evidence in this for the permissibility of refusing the intercession of those of high status?
Answer:
Yes, if it results in a deficiency for him, he should refuse it. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A questioner says: When Barirah (may Allah be pleased with her and grant her satisfaction) said to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), “Do you order me, or do you intercede?” he said, “I intercede.” She refused the intercession of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Is there evidence in this for the permissibility of refusing the intercession of those of high status?
Answer:
Yes, if it results in a deficiency for him, he should refuse it. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب نكاح الشغار — islamhouse.com (40:03)
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