The Impermissible Type Of Interceding On Behalf of Others

The impermissible type involves transgressing the set limits of Allah and being unjust with His slaves. Allah has forbidden intervening in an evil cause, and those who do, will acquire evil deeds if such matters are successful, "And whosoever intercedes for an evil cause, will have a share in its burden."

This type includes interceding on behalf of those who deserve punishment according to Islamic Law, so that they would escape punishment. Once, Usamah Ibn Zayd interceded on behalf of a woman from the famous tribe of Makhzoom. The Messenger of Allah said to him, "Do you intercede to prevent a punishment which Allah has prescribed?" [Saheeh al-Bukharee] But, when such cases have not reached the authorities yet, it is allowed to intervene in this case, as Ibn Abdil-Barr has stated, such as advising the sinner to hide his mistake and repent from it.