Using the word "Siyid" (Master) for anyone other than Allah

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Is the word "Siyid" (Master) not to be used for anyone other than Allah? So if I say "My master so-and-so" or "Our master Muhammad," is that an error?

Answer:
There is scholarly disagreement on this issue; there is disagreement, and there are hadiths regarding it. The Shaykh and Imam Muhammad ibn 'Abd al-Wahhab dedicated a chapter to it in his book *Tawhid* (The Oneness of Allah) when they said to him, "You are our master and the son of our master." He said, (peace and blessings be upon him): I am only a servant. He said: A servant of Allah and His Messenger. What appears to be the case, and Allah knows best, is that if it is said in his presence, there is a fear of arrogance and boasting, so it should not be said to him. However, if it is reported about him in his absence, there is no harm. Yes.