What is the validity of some people’s claim that it is not permissible to seek aid through mercy?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: In the well-known supplication, it is said, “O Ever-Living, O Sustainer, I seek Your mercy for aid.” Some people say that it is not permissible to seek aid through mercy. Is what they said correct?
Answer:
No, it is not correct. It is established to say, “I seek Your mercy for aid, and I seek Your help against Your punishment.” There is no harm in that. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: In the well-known supplication, it is said, “O Ever-Living, O Sustainer, I seek Your mercy for aid.” Some people say that it is not permissible to seek aid through mercy. Is what they said correct?
Answer:
No, it is not correct. It is established to say, “I seek Your mercy for aid, and I seek Your help against Your punishment.” There is no harm in that. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [4619- 4717] ما صحة قول بعضهم: إنه لا يجوز الاستغاثة بالرحمة؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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