Q: If someone asks is it permissible to say madad 'Abdulqadir or Badawi or Naqshibandi (or the like), what is the answer to this? Meaning, does Sayyid 'Abdulqadir (or the like) hear when someone says that from a far with the permission of Allah? Is there any other meaning of madad?
PS - I'm learning aqeedah and I need an explanation of this. Linguists say that ibadah is not defined as merely calling or asking for help from someone. Subki rahimehullah says ibadah is ultimate submission and subjugation. How can I understand the given topic.
A: These words are strongly discouraged. Our ulama say that these words could lead you to shirk. It is only Allah Ta`ala who hears, sees, and listens to all things all the time and no person has these types of powers besides Allah Ta`ala. For many people it will amount to shirk fis sifaat (believing and understanding that others besides Allah Ta`ala have the ability to hear and see all things at all times).
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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