What is the meaning of the saying of some of the common people, "May the Face of Allah be upon you"?
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The questioner : ... May the Face of Allah be upon you
The Shaykh : Yes, yes. Their saying "May the Face of Allah be upon you" means "May the status of Allah be upon you." That is, they seek intercession with Allah on behalf of the person. This is not permissible, for Allah the Exalted is too great to be an intercessor to His creation. They say "May the status of Allah be upon you," meaning that I seek intercession with the status of Allah, Blessed and Exalted is He, over you.
The questioner : Now, "May the Face of Allah..."
The Shaykh : That is what they intend, meaning that I seek nearness to you through the Face of Allah.
The Shaykh : Yes, yes. Their saying "May the Face of Allah be upon you" means "May the status of Allah be upon you." That is, they seek intercession with Allah on behalf of the person. This is not permissible, for Allah the Exalted is too great to be an intercessor to His creation. They say "May the status of Allah be upon you," meaning that I seek intercession with the status of Allah, Blessed and Exalted is He, over you.
The questioner : Now, "May the Face of Allah..."
The Shaykh : That is what they intend, meaning that I seek nearness to you through the Face of Allah.