Is it permissible to abbreviate the phrase “peace and blessings be upon him” with the letter Sad?
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Question:
He asks: Is it permissible to abbreviate the phrase “peace and blessings be upon him” with the letter Sad?
Answer:
No, the letter Sad is not sufficient. Some people observe the use of Sad and say, “This is the name of the Messenger; his name is Sad.” They say the Prophet is Sad, calling them ignorant deviants. Yes, one should say “peace and blessings be upon him.”
He asks: Is it permissible to abbreviate the phrase “peace and blessings be upon him” with the letter Sad?
Answer:
No, the letter Sad is not sufficient. Some people observe the use of Sad and say, “This is the name of the Messenger; his name is Sad.” They say the Prophet is Sad, calling them ignorant deviants. Yes, one should say “peace and blessings be upon him.”
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز اختصار جملة –صلى الله عليه وسلم– بحرف الصاد؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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