The Ruling on Saying “May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him” for Other Than the Prophet
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner asks: What is the ruling on saying “May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him” for other than the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)? He asks: What is the ruling on saying “May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him” for other than the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Answer:
It is permissible, except if it is adopted as a distinctive symbol, like the Rafidah who say “May Allah’s peace be upon Ali” (may Allah be pleased with him) to the exclusion of the other Companions, singling out Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) and persisting in this. This becomes a distinctive symbol, and it is not permissible. However, if it is said occasionally for some of the Companions or some of the righteous, “May Allah’s peace be upon him” or “May Allah be pleased with him” or “May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him,” as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did:, it is permissible to send blessings upon a Muslim occasionally, or to send peace upon him occasionally, provided that it is not adopted as a distinctive symbol for him to the exclusion of others.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner asks: What is the ruling on saying “May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him” for other than the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)? He asks: What is the ruling on saying “May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him” for other than the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
Answer:
It is permissible, except if it is adopted as a distinctive symbol, like the Rafidah who say “May Allah’s peace be upon Ali” (may Allah be pleased with him) to the exclusion of the other Companions, singling out Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) and persisting in this. This becomes a distinctive symbol, and it is not permissible. However, if it is said occasionally for some of the Companions or some of the righteous, “May Allah’s peace be upon him” or “May Allah be pleased with him” or “May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him,” as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did:
He said: “O Allah, send blessings and peace upon the family of Abu Ufayah.”
قال اللهم صل وسلم على آل أبي أوفىThe presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 30/25 شرح العقيدة السفارينية / صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (2:43)
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