The Ruling on Naming Istighfar (Seeking Forgiveness) as "Panadol for Sins"
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Question:
Some people write the words "Panadol for Sins" on the outside of a box. When the box is opened, one finds a paper inside containing dhikr (remembrance of Allah) and encouragement to seek forgiveness. What is the ruling on this practice?
Answer:
This is an inappropriate practice. Comparing istighfar, which is an act of worship, to Panadol is a disparagement of istighfar. Therefore, this is not permissible. The practice is not permissible because it implies that the act of worship is compared to Panadol. The act of worship is of great magnitude, whereas Panadol is merely a medicine. How can an act of worship be compared to a mixture? This is a disparagement of the act of worship. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you and bless you,
Some people write the words "Panadol for Sins" on the outside of a box. When the box is opened, one finds a paper inside containing dhikr (remembrance of Allah) and encouragement to seek forgiveness. What is the ruling on this practice?
Answer:
This is an inappropriate practice. Comparing istighfar, which is an act of worship, to Panadol is a disparagement of istighfar. Therefore, this is not permissible. The practice is not permissible because it implies that the act of worship is compared to Panadol. The act of worship is of great magnitude, whereas Panadol is merely a medicine. How can an act of worship be compared to a mixture? This is a disparagement of the act of worship. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you and bless you,
Source
بلوغ المرام [12] — alfawzan.live (1:18:53)
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