Is people's love for Shaykhs Ibn Baz, Ibn Uthaymeen, and Al-Albani an indication that Allah has accepted them on Earth?
The scholars mentioned are among the most exemplary scholars of our time. They have commendable efforts and endeavors in supporting and defending the , and they have been a great help to students of knowledge. Allah has granted them a truthful tongue and good praise among those who attribute themselves to knowledge and the Sunnah. It is hoped that this praise is a sign of Allah's love for them and that He has placed acceptance for them on Earth, based on the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) saying: "Indeed, when Allah loves a servant, He says to Jibreel: 'I love so-and-so, so love him.' He (the Prophet) said: 'Then Jibreel says to the inhabitants of the heavens: 'Indeed, your Lord loves so-and-so, so love him.' He (the Prophet) said: 'Then the inhabitants of the heavens love him.' He (the Prophet) said: 'And acceptance is placed for him on Earth.'"
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