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When a person asks a question, some say, "Allah and His Messenger know best." Is that correct?

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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. When a person asks a legal question, some say, "Allah and His Messenger know best." Is that correct? The scholars have pointed out that this is only said during the lifetime of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). After his death, one says, "Allah knows best."

Answer:
Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1030 /1350] عندما يسأل الشخص سؤالًا فإن بعضهم يقول "الله ورسوله أعلم" فهل يصح ذلك؟ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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