What is the validity of the statement that saying "By the Prophet" is permissible if it is intended as a means of seeking intercession (tawassul) and not as an oath, citing His, the Most High's, saying: "And fear Allah, through Whom you ask one another, and the wombs"?
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This explanation has some merit, but it should not be relied upon, as it would lead to the widespread practice of swearing by other than Allah. Differentiating between the expressions of common people is difficult and not everyone can do it.
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