Penjelasan Lengkap Tentang Tawasul, Tahlil, Ziarah Wali & Istighosah - Buya Yahya

Summary

In this video, Buya Yahya discusses the concept of tawasul (intercession) in Islam, explaining the different views on its practice. He addresses the use of intercession through the righteous, such as saints and prophets, explaining the distinction between permissible tawasul and bid'ah (innovation). The discussion includes various examples from Islamic history, including the practice of seeking blessings through intercession with loved ones of Allah, like Prophet Muhammad or his companions. Buya Yahya emphasizes the importance of understanding these practices correctly and urges caution when engaging with certain religious practices to avoid misinterpretation.

Takeaways

• 😀 Tawassul (intercession) in Islam can be of two types: Bida (innovation) and Bawa'sul (legitimate intercession).
• 😀 Bida Tawassul involves seeking intercession from a person, like a scholar or a pious person, to pray on one's behalf, even though one can pray directly to Allah.
• 😀 A legitimate Tawassul includes invoking something beloved to Allah, such as good deeds, when asking Allah for help or forgiveness.
• 😀 The practice of Tawassul has been endorsed by various scholars and is supported by hadiths from the Prophet Muhammad.
• 😀 A key example of Tawassul with the Prophet Muhammad involves a blind man who sought healing by following the Prophet's instructions, including praying with a specific supplication.
• 😀 Sayyidina Umar used Tawassul during a drought by invoking the Prophet Muhammad and later his cousin, Sayyidina Abbas, to pray for rain, which was granted by Allah.
• 😀 Some groups misinterpret Tawassul as seeking direct help from deceased individuals, which has led to misunderstandings and divisions.
• 😀 Islamically, it is permissible to seek intercession through living righteous individuals, but it is not acceptable to directly ask deceased individuals for help.
• 😀 The concept of Istighatha (calling upon others) is clarified, emphasizing that while it is allowed to ask for help from Allah, one should avoid asking deceased individuals directly.
• 😀 The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding these concepts accurately and cautions against labeling others as misguided without proper knowledge or context.

Q & A

What is the primary topic discussed in the video?

The primary topic of the video is the concept of tawasul (intercession) in Islam, particularly focusing on the differences between acceptable and problematic practices, as well as the proper way to understand and apply tawasul.

What is the difference between tawasul bida and tawasul doa?

Tawasul bida refers to asking someone else, such as a religious figure, to pray on one's behalf, whereas tawasul doa involves asking Allah directly but through something or someone beloved to Allah, such as good deeds or the Prophet.

Can we ask living religious figures to pray for us?

Yes, it is permissible to ask living religious figures or righteous individuals to pray for us, as demonstrated by the example of Sayidina Umar asking the Prophet Muhammad to pray for him before going on a pilgrimage.

Is it allowed to ask deceased individuals, such as saints, for intercession?

While asking deceased individuals for intercession is a controversial practice, it is not universally accepted. The correct approach is to seek Allah’s help directly, but it is permissible to ask Allah through the intercession of a beloved figure, such as the Prophet or saints, in a way that does not imply direct worship of the deceased.

What example from the Hadith illustrates tawasul with someone alive?

An example from the Hadith is when Sayidina Umar asked the Prophet Muhammad to pray for him during his pilgrimage, demonstrating the permissible practice of tawasul through living individuals.

What does the example of Sayidina Umar and Sayidina Abbas demonstrate about tawasul?

The example of Sayidina Umar praying for rain and using Sayidina Abbas as an intermediary shows the concept of tawasul through a righteous person who is alive or deceased, provided the intention is to seek Allah’s mercy, not to worship the individual.

Why is the practice of asking for intercession through deceased individuals controversial?

The practice is controversial because some people mistakenly equate it with shirk (associating partners with Allah) by seeking help from the deceased directly. However, if the intercession is sought through Allah’s permission and the intention remains pure, it is generally considered acceptable by some scholars.

What is the difference between tawasul and istighatha?

Tawasul is asking Allah for help through a means beloved to Him, such as a prophet or righteous deeds, whereas istighatha refers to invoking the dead or a saint directly for help, which is more contentious and not widely accepted, especially in the context of Islamic theology.

What did Ibnu Katsir say about the practice of calling on deceased individuals for help?

Ibnu Katsir narrated a story where a man called upon the Prophet Muhammad for help while standing by his grave. While this practice is not explicitly condemned by Ibnu Katsir, it was not encouraged, and he advised caution, indicating that such acts should be carefully examined.

How does the speaker suggest handling the practice of istighatha and tawasul?

The speaker advises that while istighatha (calling on the deceased) should be avoided, tawasul through righteous deeds and beloved figures is permissible, as long as it is understood that the ultimate source of help is Allah alone. The key is to avoid practices that might lead to misunderstandings or shirk.