Tawassul Flashcards
What is meant by using prophets and awliyah as a wasila?
This is when they are used as a tawassul in Allahs court to seek one’s needs because they are closer to Allah. Allah accepts their intercession.
What is the ruling of tawassul of prophets and awliyah?
It is permitted by sharia for worldly needs and the needs of the hereafter.
What is the proof of using wasila?
In the Quran in surah Al Maida, Allah says “Fear Allah and seek wasila towards Him”.
In Tirmizi Shereef, it is narrated that the Prophet Muhammad taught a blind man regarding wasila through a dua.
Is it permissible to do tawassul of someone who has passed away?
The scholars say this is acceptable, weather it is in their worldly life or after their passing.
What is the evidence for being able to use a prophet for wasila after their demise?
In Mishkat, Hazrat Abu Jawza said Hazrat Aisha made Dua for rain during a drought after the Prophets demise. After this there was a lot of rain until the plants grew and camels became fat. This became known as the year of bursting.
Is there any incident of tawassul from the 4 imams?
Yes, they all used to do so. For example, in his Qaseeda Nomaniya, Imam Abu Hanifa requested in the court of the Holy Prophet. Imam Shafai used imam Hanifa as a wasilah.
