Dr. Shadee Elmasry Gives His View On Istighatha

Overview

The video features Dr. Shadee Elmasry arguing about whether making istighathah (seeking help/intercession) by calling on the Prophet Muhammad in one’s dua is permissible, and why some scholars discourage certain forms of it.

Main Arguments / Points

• Dua vs. istighathah mechanics

  • The speaker emphasizes that people may use language in ways that resemble dua rules (and therefore may be treated with similar restrictions).
  • Even if the practitioner intends a specific meaning, listeners may misunderstand the wording.

• Core reason for prohibition (to avoid confusion)

  • A central theme is that some forms of invoking Allah “through” or “by” the Prophet can be misconstrued as implying Allah owes something to creation.
  • The speaker insists this is theologically wrong, because no one has rights over Allah.

• “Close to dua” vs. “far from Islam” framing

  • The speaker suggests that ordinary people may interpret these statements incorrectly because they lack the “technicalities.”
  • Therefore, practices that could be perceived as crossing boundaries should be avoided.

• Preference for “clear, provable” evidence

  • The speaker states he prefers practices that can be supported clearly with straightforward Quranic or Hadith evidence.
  • He rejects practices that require extensive defending against misunderstandings, noting they are not part of “every Islamic life.”

• Counterpoint via the Hadith of the blind man

  • The discussion pivots to a specific Hadith often used as evidence:
    • A blind man makes dua to the Prophet to restore his sight (and/or through the Prophet’s instruction and intercession).
  • The speaker treats this narration as “clear and airtight” evidence, arguing it is widely transmitted and authenticated by multiple scholars.
  • The conclusion claimed is that, based on this Hadith, no one should prevent the practice.

Overall Stance in the Commentary

• The speaker advocates a cautious approach to certain forms of istighathah due to the risk of misinterpretation and theological implications.
• However, he supports the practice when it aligns with specific, well-attested Hadith evidence—especially the Hadith of the blind man, which he presents as strong proof.

Presenters / Contributors

• Dr. Shadee Elmasry
• “Ham Bakri” (referenced as an opinion the speaker follows)
• Unspecified scholar(s) who are said to have authenticated or cited the Hadith (not named in the subtitles)