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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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What is the difference between seeking help and calling for aid?

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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the difference between seeking help and calling for aid?

Answer:
Calling for aid is more specific than seeking help. Seeking help is broader. Calling for aid only occurs in difficult and severe matters. As for seeking help, it occurs in ordinary matters, such as someone carrying something for you or lending you some money. Seeking help is broader and more encompassing than calling for aid. Yes. Calling for aid only occurs in times of hardship. As for seeking help, it occurs in times of ease and in times of hardship. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [10 -521] ما الفرق بين الاستعانة والاستغاثة؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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