What is the authenticity of the hadith: (Cursed is the one who asks by the face of Allah, cursed is the one who does not respond), and what is the ruling on asking by the face of Allah?
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The questioner : The Shaykh, what is the grade of the hadith: ?
The Shaykh : I do not recall the status of this hadith at the moment, but I know the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):Sunan Abi Dawud 1671Da'if (Al-Albani) So this hadith needs to be reviewed and looked into carefully. As for the legal ruling, it is not permissible for a Muslim to ask by Allah for anything from the matters of this world. However, if someone asks—meaning, if one falls into this error—then the one who is asked must fulfill his oath and not have him break it. And he (peace and blessings be upon him) said in the authentic hadith: Sahih Ibn Hibban 13:200:
So asking by Allah, even though it is not prescribed, is an exception when something great is asked for, and nothing is greater than asking for Paradise. So if one falls into such a deviation, it is obligatory for us to respond to him. suffices for us regarding that hadith if its authenticity is not established.
Cursed is the one who asks by the face of Allah, cursed is the one who does not respond
ملعون من سأل بوجه الله، ملعون من لم يُجبThe Shaykh : I do not recall the status of this hadith at the moment, but I know the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
Nothing but Paradise must be begged for Allah's sake.
لا يُسأل بوجه الله إلا الجنةIf anyone asks you by Allah, give to him, and if anyone calls you, respond to him
من سألكم بالله فأعطوه، ومن دعاكم فأجيبوهSo asking by Allah, even though it is not prescribed, is an exception when something great is asked for, and nothing is greater than asking for Paradise. So if one falls into such a deviation, it is obligatory for us to respond to him.