How is it reconciled that the prophets are infallible with Ibrahim’s seeking forgiveness for his father?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner says: You previously stated with us that Ibrahim (peace be upon him) erred in seeking forgiveness for his father. How is that reconciled with the statement that the prophets are infallible?
Answer:
They are infallible from persisting in an error. As for the error itself, it may occur from them, but they are infallible from continuing in it. In fact, Allah alerts them, and they repent to Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Yes.
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner says: You previously stated with us that Ibrahim (peace be upon him) erred in seeking forgiveness for his father. How is that reconciled with the statement that the prophets are infallible?
Answer:
They are infallible from persisting in an error. As for the error itself, it may occur from them, but they are infallible from continuing in it. In fact, Allah alerts them, and they repent to Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1626- 4717] كيف يجمع بين كون الأنبياء معصومون وبين استغفار إبراهيم لأبيه؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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