What is the ruling on saying “And praise be to Allah”?
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The questioner:
I heard a fatwa from you, Honorable Shaykh, that it is not permissible to say “And praise be to Allah.” Is there not the phrase “Praise be to Allah” in His saying?
The Shaykh:
Praise be to Allah, and not “praise.” This is the “praise” that is meant.
The questioner:
He says: Is there not the phrase “Praise be to Allah” in His saying[Al-Anfal 8:40]?
The Shaykh:
He said “and not praise.” Yes, as for “praise,” there is no harm. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
He listens and rushes before he understands the matter. Yes.
I heard a fatwa from you, Honorable Shaykh, that it is not permissible to say “And praise be to Allah.” Is there not the phrase “Praise be to Allah” in His saying?
The Shaykh:
Praise be to Allah, and not “praise.” This is the “praise” that is meant.
The questioner:
He says: Is there not the phrase “Praise be to Allah” in His saying
Excellent is the protector, and Excellent is the helper.
نِعْمَ الْمَوْلَىٰ وَنِعْمَ النَّصِيرُThe Shaykh:
He said “and not praise.” Yes, as for “praise,” there is no harm. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
He listens and rushes before he understands the matter. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم قول «والنعم بالله»؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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