The validity of the phrase: "O Power of Allah"
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: It is common among the general public to say “Ya Hayy Allah.” What is the validity of this phrase?
Answer:
He was lenient in his expression. “Hayy Allah” is a supplication. The attribute is not the one to be called upon; the one who is called upon is Allah, Mighty and Majestic, and one seeks nearness to Him through His names and attributes. As for the attribute, it is not called upon; rather, Allah, Exalted and Majestic is He, is called upon. Therefore, this phrase must be abandoned. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: It is common among the general public to say “Ya Hayy Allah.” What is the validity of this phrase?
Answer:
He was lenient in his expression. “Hayy Allah” is a supplication. The attribute is not the one to be called upon; the one who is called upon is Allah, Mighty and Majestic, and one seeks nearness to Him through His names and attributes. As for the attribute, it is not called upon; rather, Allah, Exalted and Majestic is He, is called upon. Therefore, this phrase must be abandoned. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
75-اللقاء الأسبوعي مع الشيخ صالح الفوزان - 29 — archive.org (13:19)
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