What is the ruling on one who says that he loves the Prophet more than he loves Allah?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, this is a questioner from outside this country who says: Some people in our country claim that they love the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) more than they love Allah. Is this statement permissible?
Answer:
No, and I seek refuge in Allah, this is exaggeration. They love the Messenger more than the love of Allah. This is exaggeration, and I seek refuge in Allah. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, this is a questioner from outside this country who says: Some people in our country claim that they love the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) more than they love Allah. Is this statement permissible?
Answer:
No, and I seek refuge in Allah, this is exaggeration. They love the Messenger more than the love of Allah. This is exaggeration, and I seek refuge in Allah. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم من يقول بأنه يحب النبي أكثر من حبه لله؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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