Statement: Allah and His Messenger know best after the death of the Prophet
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Question:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), when they came to him with a matter, let them say, "Allah and His Messenger know best," for among them may be one who comes to it without having mentioned it.
Answer:
After the death of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), one says, "Allah knows best." This was only during the lifetime of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), "Allah and His Messenger know best," meaning during the lifetime of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). As for after his death, one says, "Allah knows best."
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), when they came to him with a matter, let them say, "Allah and His Messenger know best," for among them may be one who comes to it without having mentioned it.
Answer:
After the death of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), one says, "Allah knows best." This was only during the lifetime of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), "Allah and His Messenger know best," meaning during the lifetime of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). As for after his death, one says, "Allah knows best."
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 13/9 شرح الأصول الثلاثة / صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (1:04:37)
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