What is the ruling on conveying the salam to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
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Question:
The questioner says: Sometimes, when we intend to come for 'Umrah, some of our relatives advise us to send salam to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). So, do we do that? Do we say to him, "So-and-so sends salam to you"?
Answer:
This is a bid'ah (religious innovation) and it is not permissible. Send salam to him and pray upon him wherever you are. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Pray upon me, pray upon me wherever you are, meaning in any place, for your prayers reach me." There is no need for you to send someone to convey salam to him. Send salam to him and pray upon him in any place, and this reaches him (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes.
The questioner says: Sometimes, when we intend to come for 'Umrah, some of our relatives advise us to send salam to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). So, do we do that? Do we say to him, "So-and-so sends salam to you"?
Answer:
This is a bid'ah (religious innovation) and it is not permissible. Send salam to him and pray upon him wherever you are. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Pray upon me, pray upon me wherever you are, meaning in any place, for your prayers reach me." There is no need for you to send someone to convey salam to him. Send salam to him and pray upon him in any place, and this reaches him (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم توصيل السلام إلى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم ؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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