The ruling on saying: “Ya ‘Azati lahu” or “Wa ‘Azahu” when a person is struck by a calamity
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner says: Some of the common people, when a calamity befalls a person, say “Ya ‘Azati lahu” or “Wa ‘Azahu.” What is the ruling on these phrases?
Answer:
One should avoid these phrases. If they mean al-‘Izzah (The Glory), then it is not permissible. This is taking pride in the idol or calling upon the idol, and it is not permissible. However, if it is a customary expression that slips off the tongue, it should be abandoned. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner says: Some of the common people, when a calamity befalls a person, say “Ya ‘Azati lahu” or “Wa ‘Azahu.” What is the ruling on these phrases?
Answer:
One should avoid these phrases. If they mean al-‘Izzah (The Glory), then it is not permissible. This is taking pride in the idol or calling upon the idol, and it is not permissible. However, if it is a customary expression that slips off the tongue, it should be abandoned. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [525- 4717] حكم قول:(يا عزتي له ــ وعزاه) عند وقوع شخص في مصيبة - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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