What is the ruling on saying “May Allah not permit it” and their saying “Falk”?

The questioner : May Allah greet you. A questioner asks: What is the ruling on many people saying "la samaha Allah" (may Allah not permit it), and their saying "fa Allah wa la fa lak" (so Allah, and not so)?

The Shaykh : As for saying “May Allah not permit it,” there is a word that is better and serves as its substitute, which is saying “May Allah not decree it.” “May Allah not decree it,” because the meaning of saying “May Allah not decree it” is negation in the sense of supplication, as if you are saying, “I ask Allah not to decree that.” As for the phrase “May Allah not permit it,” it gives the impression that there is someone who compels Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) to do so, and this is not good. Therefore, we say one should move away from saying “May Allah not permit it” to saying what? “May Allah not decree it.” And this is what aligns with the great hadith that a person must follow in his religious and worldly affairs. Listen to the hadith, my brother. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: This is a summary, and seek help from Allah.