Is it correct for a Muslim to say: “The Messenger of Allah is my close friend”?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: Is it correct for me to say that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) is my close friend?
Answer:
Yes. Abu Hurayrah said, “My close friend, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), advised me…” There is no harm in that. However, the Messenger does not count the number of close friends. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: Is it correct for me to say that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) is my close friend?
Answer:
Yes. Abu Hurayrah said, “My close friend, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), advised me…” There is no harm in that. However, the Messenger does not count the number of close friends. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 702- هل يصح أن يقول المسلم: رسول الله خليلي؟ - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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