What is the ruling on saying, "I am a believer, if Allah wills"?
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Question:
This questioner asks: What is the ruling on this phrase, "I am a believer, if Allah wills"?
Answer:
It is not appropriate to say "if Allah wills" after "I am a believer." One should simply say, "I am a believer," and stop there. If his intention in saying "if Allah wills" is to seek blessing, then that is an easy matter. However, if his intention is to make an exception, then it is not permissible.
This questioner asks: What is the ruling on this phrase, "I am a believer, if Allah wills"?
Answer:
It is not appropriate to say "if Allah wills" after "I am a believer." One should simply say, "I am a believer," and stop there. If his intention in saying "if Allah wills" is to seek blessing, then that is an easy matter. However, if his intention is to make an exception, then it is not permissible.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حُكم قول أنا مؤمن إن شاء الله؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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