Is it true that the word "perhaps" (la'all) applies to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
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The questioner : Who said, O Shaykh, among the scholars that the specific designation applies to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)? The saying "perhaps" is the most complete.
The Shaykh : There is a point to consider. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), like others, hopes. However, a report that is not the stronger position has come in Sahih Muslim.
The questioner : In the hadith of Abu Bakr, "perhaps you are from them," and who among the people of today who attended a funeral in their homeland?
The Shaykh : Yes. In any case, you know that "perhaps" is for hope, and it can be for expectation. Even if it is for expectation, what is expected may happen or it may not happen.
The Shaykh : There is a point to consider. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), like others, hopes. However, a report that is not the stronger position has come in Sahih Muslim.
The questioner : In the hadith of Abu Bakr, "perhaps you are from them," and who among the people of today who attended a funeral in their homeland?
The Shaykh : Yes. In any case, you know that "perhaps" is for hope, and it can be for expectation. Even if it is for expectation, what is expected may happen or it may not happen.
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قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 3190 - 4600 هل صحيح أن لعل في حق الرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم تقع؟ ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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