30 – Chapter on Intercession

Allah the Exalted says: “Whoever intercedes with a good intercession shall receive a share of it.” [al-Nisāʾ: 85]

1/246 — Abu Musa al-Ashʿari (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: Whenever a petitioner came to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), he would turn to those seated with him and say, “Intercede and you will be rewarded, and Allah will decree through the tongue of His Prophet whatever He loves.” Agreed upon. In another wording: “whatever He wills.”

2/247 — Ibn ʿAbbās (may Allah be pleased with them), in the story of Barīrah and her husband, said: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said to her, “Why don’t you take him back?” She asked, “Messenger of Allah, are you commanding me?” He replied, “I am only interceding.” She said, “I have no need of him.” Reported by al-Bukhārī.

[Explanation]

The author—may Allah have mercy on him—states: Chapter of Intercession.

Intercession is to mediate on behalf of another person, either to obtain a benefit or to ward off harm.

An example of the first is to intercede for someone with another person so that he may assist him in some matter.

An example of the second is to intercede for someone with another so that he may pardon him and overlook