Istigatha and Tawassul

Assalamu alaykum, Is it permissible to ask for help from deceased prophets and saints such as saying: "Ya Rasoolallah Madad" and "Ya Isa Madad" and "Ya Hallaj Madad"? I have read very conflicting answers and would like some clarification. Jazakhallahu khayr.

Dear Brother / Sister,

Those who have passed away have not disappeared; they are in the realm of barzakh (intermediate realm). It is not regarded as shirk (polytheism) to ask for help from those who are in this world; similarly, it is not regarded as shirk to ask for help from those who have gone to another realm. What matters is the intention of the person.

For example, if one’s intention includes the understanding that just as those in this world can help us with Allah’s permission and it does not harm belief to ask them for help when necessary, so too can the saints who have passed away help us with Allah’s permission; it is permissible.

However, if one’s intention is not like that; that is, if his intention includes the understanding that that these things can happen without Allah’s permission, asking for help also from those who are still alive will be regarded as shirk.

Every believer knows that nothing can happen without Allah’s permission; and with this intention, he can ask for help from the saints who are in the realm of barzakh.

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