Seeking Assistance: Whether It Is an Act of Worship or a Means
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The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Your Eminence mentioned that worship is the goal and that seeking help is a means. Is seeking help not also worship?
The Shaykh:
It is an act of worship, and at the same time, it is a means. Yes, utilizing beneficial causes is an act of worship, my brother.
The questioner:
Adopting the means.
The Shaykh:
The beneficial ones are an act of worship for Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Your Eminence mentioned that worship is the goal and that seeking help is a means. Is seeking help not also worship?
The Shaykh:
It is an act of worship, and at the same time, it is a means. Yes, utilizing beneficial causes is an act of worship, my brother.
The questioner:
Adopting the means.
The Shaykh:
The beneficial ones are an act of worship for Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 12 من 21 / شرح رسالة العبودية / القلب فقير بالذّات إلى الله من وجهين / صالح الفوزان / العقيدة — youtube.com (50:13)
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