The ruling on using the word "Sidi" for some people

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Question:
We notice that some people use the word "my master" (sayyidi) for others. What is your opinion on that?

Answer:
There is a distinction in this matter. If it is said in the context of fear, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said,

(peace and blessings be upon him) to the sinners: "Rise to your master."

صلى الله عليه وسلم للعصاة قوموا إلى سيدكم

there is no harm in it. As he (peace and blessings be upon him) said,

regarding al-Hasan ibn 'Ali: "This son of mine is a master, and Allah will reconcile through him between two groups of Muslims."

في الحسن بن علي إن ابني هذا سيد وسيصلح الله به بين طائفتين من المسلمين،

if it is said in the context of fear, there is no harm in it. However, if it is adopted as a custom and given to those who do not deserve it, that is not permissible. Or if it is said out of, for example, having a belief in the person, if it is out of the belief that the person has a blessing, that he is a master, and that he has a blessing of good, that is not permissible. This is one of the means of shirk (associating partners with Allah). When the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said to us, "You are our master and our master," he said, "Say 'master of Allah,' or say some of what you said." In any case, using it in its proper place is fine, but using it in an improper place, or using it out of seeking blessing from the person, or exalting the person as the ignorant do with those they see as having a blessing, calling them masters and exalting them to seek their blessing, this falls under shirk. Yes.

The presenter:
It is mentioned in the hadith. Ahm.

Source الفوزان -أشرطة- أسئلة وأجوبة من دروس التوحيد - أسئلة وأجوبة - الفوزان - ٣ — archive.org (1:11:51)

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