Sending prayers and blessings upon people other than the prophets
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The questioner:
The Shaykh, may Allah preserve you, has narrated it. Is it valid to send prayers and blessings upon the Messenger, as distinct from other people, such as when someone says, “May Allah send prayers and blessings upon him” regarding a young man?
The Shaykh:
That is valid, except if it is adopted as a symbol for certain people, such as the Shi'ah do for 'Ali and their imams specifically; this is not permissible. However, if it is not adopted as a symbol, there is no prohibition. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)Sahih al-Bukhari 6332[At-Tawbah 9:103]. So if it is not adopted as a symbol for specific people, there is no harm.
The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.
The Shaykh:
Therefore, the author said, as you heard, “May Allah send prayers and blessings upon him, and upon his family and his Companions, and upon everyone who worships,” meaning may Allah send prayers upon everyone who worships.
The Shaykh, may Allah preserve you, has narrated it. Is it valid to send prayers and blessings upon the Messenger, as distinct from other people, such as when someone says, “May Allah send prayers and blessings upon him” regarding a young man?
The Shaykh:
That is valid, except if it is adopted as a symbol for certain people, such as the Shi'ah do for 'Ali and their imams specifically; this is not permissible. However, if it is not adopted as a symbol, there is no prohibition. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)
he said, "O Allah! Bestow Your Blessings upon the family of Abi `Aufa."
قال اللهم صل على آل أبي أوفىIndeed, your invocations are reassurance for them
إِنَّ صَلَاتَكَ سَكَنٌ لَّهُمْThe questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.
The Shaykh:
Therefore, the author said, as you heard, “May Allah send prayers and blessings upon him, and upon his family and his Companions, and upon everyone who worships,” meaning may Allah send prayers upon everyone who worships.
Source
الفوزان -أشرطة- شرح زاد المستقنع مع الأسئلة - 001-المقدمة - 4-6-20 هـ — archive.org (20:46)
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