The ruling on calling for aid through the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)
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Question:
Is it permissible to seek aid from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Answer:
As for during his lifetime, in matters within his capability, there is no harm. For example, one might say, "O Messenger of Allah, help us against this ruler who has wronged us," or "against this person who has wronged us." The Messenger is able to order some of the Companions to remove the evil and help them against it. However, after his death, no. One does not seek aid from anyone, neither the Messenger nor anyone else. After death, one does not seek aid from the dead, neither the Messenger nor anyone else (peace and blessings be upon him).
From this perspective, from the perspective of permissibility, is the saying of the Exalted: "So he called for help to his followers against those who opposed him." The Israelite called for help from Musa (Moses) against the Egyptian; because Musa was alive, could hear his words, and was able to help him. Similarly, it is permissible for a person to call for help from his brothers in war when fighting the enemies. However, calling for help from the dead, or from idols, or from inanimate objects, or from trees and stones, or from stars, is disbelief in Allah and major shirk (associating partners with Allah). Likewise, calling for help from a living person for something he is not capable of doing—such as asking him to fix one's heart by a secret matter within oneself, or believing that he can save one from the Fire due to a secret matter, or enter one into Paradise due to a secret matter—is disbelief in Allah, just as it is within one's own belief.
If he says, "Help me with the means of entering Paradise, teach me, deepen my understanding of the religion, or convince me."
He turns him around by reminding him, admonishing him, and directing him to good. This is a required matter: he admonishes him, reminds him, and advises him. However, if one believes that this wali (close friend of Allah), even if he is alive, believes that he is able to enter people into Paradise, or save people from the Fire, or cure the sick by a secret in him, or by something in him, this is disbelief in Allah. We seek refuge in Allah. Yes. May Allah reward you with good.
Is it permissible to seek aid from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Answer:
As for during his lifetime, in matters within his capability, there is no harm. For example, one might say, "O Messenger of Allah, help us against this ruler who has wronged us," or "against this person who has wronged us." The Messenger is able to order some of the Companions to remove the evil and help them against it. However, after his death, no. One does not seek aid from anyone, neither the Messenger nor anyone else. After death, one does not seek aid from the dead, neither the Messenger nor anyone else (peace and blessings be upon him).
From this perspective, from the perspective of permissibility, is the saying of the Exalted: "So he called for help to his followers against those who opposed him." The Israelite called for help from Musa (Moses) against the Egyptian; because Musa was alive, could hear his words, and was able to help him. Similarly, it is permissible for a person to call for help from his brothers in war when fighting the enemies. However, calling for help from the dead, or from idols, or from inanimate objects, or from trees and stones, or from stars, is disbelief in Allah and major shirk (associating partners with Allah). Likewise, calling for help from a living person for something he is not capable of doing—such as asking him to fix one's heart by a secret matter within oneself, or believing that he can save one from the Fire due to a secret matter, or enter one into Paradise due to a secret matter—is disbelief in Allah, just as it is within one's own belief.
If he says, "Help me with the means of entering Paradise, teach me, deepen my understanding of the religion, or convince me."
He turns him around by reminding him, admonishing him, and directing him to good. This is a required matter: he admonishes him, reminds him, and advises him. However, if one believes that this wali (close friend of Allah), even if he is alive, believes that he is able to enter people into Paradise, or save people from the Fire, or cure the sick by a secret in him, or by something in him, this is disbelief in Allah. We seek refuge in Allah. Yes. May Allah reward you with good.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ ابن باز Alsheikh Binbaz»، 3083 - حكم الاستغاثة بالرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم - نور على الدرب — youtube.com
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