A question regarding seeking rain from the righteous
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The questioner : Shaykh, the hadith about seeking rain
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : Some of them raise a strong argument against seeking intercession through the awliya (close friends of Allah) and the righteous.
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : And they always cite this evidence, so what is the response to them?
The Shaykh : The response to them is correct. Seeking nearness to Allah through a means (tawassul) by the supplication of the righteous while they are alive is permissible, meaning that a righteous man in whom you anticipate good says, "Pray to Allah for us."
The questioner : But it is disliked to ask for supplication...
The Shaykh : The Shaykh al-Islam disliked asking others for supplication in private matters, but as for public matters, such as seeking rain for the people in general, I do not think anyone dislikes it.
The questioner : Shaykh?
The Shaykh : Yes.
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : Some of them raise a strong argument against seeking intercession through the awliya (close friends of Allah) and the righteous.
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : And they always cite this evidence, so what is the response to them?
The Shaykh : The response to them is correct. Seeking nearness to Allah through a means (tawassul) by the supplication of the righteous while they are alive is permissible, meaning that a righteous man in whom you anticipate good says, "Pray to Allah for us."
The questioner : But it is disliked to ask for supplication...
The Shaykh : The Shaykh al-Islam disliked asking others for supplication in private matters, but as for public matters, such as seeking rain for the people in general, I do not think anyone dislikes it.
The questioner : Shaykh?
The Shaykh : Yes.