What is the ruling on what some people do when they want to bid farewell to someone, saying to him, "Do not forget me in your righteous supplication"?

The questioner : In such a way that the Shari'ah separates between people. If one person greets another and the greeter intends to part from the man, he says, "Do you have any need?" The other says, "Do not forget to make supplication for me."

The Shaykh : Yes, and what has become widespread is not prescribed.

The questioner : It is required of him; he is asked to return.

The Shaykh : Yes, he says, but what has become widespread is not prescribed.

The questioner : Okay, so is it possible?

The Shaykh : It is not blameworthy, but he said the better thing is that you do not rely on the supplication of others. Also, asking others for supplication may imply that a person relies on others for their supplication for him and does not supplicate for himself. He says, "That is enough, let Shaykh So-and-So supplicate for me," and praise be to Allah, that is not appropriate.

The questioner : I mean, how do you direct this, O Shaykh? You said it is not blameworthy for you.

The Shaykh : Yes, it is not blameworthy in the sense that it is not said that you are doing something blameworthy. It is said, "My brother, may Allah reward you with good. You see, it is better for you to supplicate yourself than to ask people to supplicate for you. Supplicate yourself, my brother. Your supplication to Allah is worship."

The questioner : Especially for travelers, meaning the supplication of the traveler is accepted.

The Shaykh : Yes, no. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) used to bid farewell to his Companions and say, "I entrust your religion, your trust, and the conclusion of your deeds to Allah," and he did not say, "May Allah bid farewell to us."