The Ruling on Saying "O Gray-Bearded One of Mercy" to the Elderly
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Question:
Some people have the habit of saying to the elderly, "O white-haired one of al-Rahman." Is this correct?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with that; because this means honoring this white-haired person, and that he is among the servants of Allah, among the servants of al-Rahman, just as you say, "O servant of Allah." "White-haired one of al-Rahman" is like saying, "O servant of Allah." Yes.
Some people have the habit of saying to the elderly, "O white-haired one of al-Rahman." Is this correct?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with that; because this means honoring this white-haired person, and that he is among the servants of Allah, among the servants of al-Rahman, just as you say, "O servant of Allah." "White-haired one of al-Rahman" is like saying, "O servant of Allah." Yes.
Source
75-لقاءات مع الشيخ صالح الفوزان - 11- — archive.org (1:34:00)
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