The Ruling on Seeking Nearness to Allah Through the Prayer upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)
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Question:
What is the ruling on seeking nearness to Allah (tawassul) through the prayer upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in supplication?
Answer:
It is prescribed to praise Allah and send prayers upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in supplication, and this is among the causes of its being answered; due to the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):Bulugh al-Maram 2:207.
What is the ruling on seeking nearness to Allah (tawassul) through the prayer upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in supplication?
Answer:
It is prescribed to praise Allah and send prayers upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in supplication, and this is among the causes of its being answered; due to the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
When any of you prays, he should begin with the glorification of his Rabb (Lord) and praise Him; he should then invoke blessings on the Prophet (ﷺ); thereafter he should supplicate Allah for anything he wishes.
إذا دعا أحدكم فليبدأ بحمد ربه والثناء عليه، ثم يصلي على النبي ﷺ ثم يدعو بما شاء
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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