What is the ruling on seeking blessing from the righteous?
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Question:
In another question, he says: Those who see seeking blessing from the righteous compare their action to what the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) did in seeking blessing from the traces of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), his hair, his clothes, and the remnants of his body. So explain to us the correct belief in this matter. May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
This analogy is invalid. Allah prescribed for us to follow the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and to take him as our model. And Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) prescribed seeking blessing from what touched his body, such as his hair, sweat, and the like. This is because when he (peace and blessings be upon him) shaved his head during the Farewell Pilgrimage, he distributed it among the Companions. This indicates that this is permissible with regard to him (peace and blessings be upon him). Likewise, his clothes that touch his body contain blessing, because Allah made him a source of blessing and made what touched his body a source of blessing.
As for others, they are not to be compared to him, and no one is to be called upon besides Allah. However, there is nothing wrong with putting sweat or hair in a person’s perfume, or wearing it on his body, hoping that Allah will make it a source of blessing for him, just as He made the water of Zamzam a source of blessing. This is a favor from Him (Exalted and Majestic is He). And just as He placed blessing in foods and meats for the Muslims, this is not something to be condemned.
As for seeking blessing from a specific person, from the clothes of a specific person, or the hair of a specific person, or the sweat of a specific person, that is not allowed. Because no one is to be compared to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In an analogy, the branch must be equal to the root, and no one is equal to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). He is the best of creation and the master of creation, and he has unique characteristics. For this reason, the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them and grant them satisfaction) did not do this seeking of blessing with Abu Bakr, nor with 'Umar, nor with 'Uthman, nor with 'Ali, nor with any of the other masters of the Companions or their great ones. This was because they knew that this is specific to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and not to anyone else. O Allah, send blessings upon him. They are the model and the example, and they are the most knowledgeable of people after the Prophets (peace and blessings be upon them), and may Allah be pleased with them. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
In another question, he says: Those who see seeking blessing from the righteous compare their action to what the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) did in seeking blessing from the traces of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), his hair, his clothes, and the remnants of his body. So explain to us the correct belief in this matter. May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
This analogy is invalid. Allah prescribed for us to follow the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and to take him as our model. And Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) prescribed seeking blessing from what touched his body, such as his hair, sweat, and the like. This is because when he (peace and blessings be upon him) shaved his head during the Farewell Pilgrimage, he distributed it among the Companions. This indicates that this is permissible with regard to him (peace and blessings be upon him). Likewise, his clothes that touch his body contain blessing, because Allah made him a source of blessing and made what touched his body a source of blessing.
As for others, they are not to be compared to him, and no one is to be called upon besides Allah. However, there is nothing wrong with putting sweat or hair in a person’s perfume, or wearing it on his body, hoping that Allah will make it a source of blessing for him, just as He made the water of Zamzam a source of blessing. This is a favor from Him (Exalted and Majestic is He). And just as He placed blessing in foods and meats for the Muslims, this is not something to be condemned.
As for seeking blessing from a specific person, from the clothes of a specific person, or the hair of a specific person, or the sweat of a specific person, that is not allowed. Because no one is to be compared to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In an analogy, the branch must be equal to the root, and no one is equal to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). He is the best of creation and the master of creation, and he has unique characteristics. For this reason, the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them and grant them satisfaction) did not do this seeking of blessing with Abu Bakr, nor with 'Umar, nor with 'Uthman, nor with 'Ali, nor with any of the other masters of the Companions or their great ones. This was because they knew that this is specific to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and not to anyone else. O Allah, send blessings upon him. They are the model and the example, and they are the most knowledgeable of people after the Prophets (peace and blessings be upon them), and may Allah be pleased with them. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
Source
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