Those who say that seeking supplication from others is permissible because it is known that one of the types of seeking nearness to Allah (tawassul) that is permissible among the people of the Sunnah and the community (Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah) is seeking nearness to Allah through the supplication of a righteous man
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The questioner : Those who say that seeking supplication from others is permissible because it is known that one of the types of seeking nearness to Allah (tawassul) that is permissible among the people of the Sunnah and the community (Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah) is seeking nearness to Allah through the supplication of a righteous man: What is the answer?
The Shaykh : This is correct. We say that seeking nearness to Allah through it is permissible, but it is not recommended because it may lead to the blameworthy type of asking. Also, it may lead to the person being asked being deceived.
The questioner : ... The permissibility of seeking nearness to Allah does not indicate that it is a means of drawing near to Allah, and that one does not seek nearness to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) through it.
The Shaykh : No, no, it does not indicate that. It indicates that it is merely a cause. It does not indicate that it is a means of drawing near to Allah. For this reason, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not ask anyone to supplicate for him, and the Companions did not ask the righteous ones to supplicate for them. Yes.
The questioner : It is narrated from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that when 'Umar ibn al-Khattab wanted to travel, he said: "My brother, do not forget us in your supplication".
The Shaykh : This is not correct. This report is not authentic.
The Shaykh : This is correct. We say that seeking nearness to Allah through it is permissible, but it is not recommended because it may lead to the blameworthy type of asking. Also, it may lead to the person being asked being deceived.
The questioner : ... The permissibility of seeking nearness to Allah does not indicate that it is a means of drawing near to Allah, and that one does not seek nearness to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) through it.
The Shaykh : No, no, it does not indicate that. It indicates that it is merely a cause. It does not indicate that it is a means of drawing near to Allah. For this reason, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not ask anyone to supplicate for him, and the Companions did not ask the righteous ones to supplicate for them. Yes.
The questioner : It is narrated from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that when 'Umar ibn al-Khattab wanted to travel, he said: "My brother, do not forget us in your supplication".
The Shaykh : This is not correct. This report is not authentic.