Is it permissible to say the phrase “la samaha Allah” (may Allah not permit it)?
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The questioner : There is a common expression among people: saying “la samaha Allah.”
The Shaykh : No, do not use “la samaha Allah.” Instead of “la samaha Allah,” say “la qadara Allah” (may Allah not decree it).
The questioner : I am finished.
The Shaykh : The difference is that when you say “la samaha Allah,” you are testifying that Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) is compelled to want what I want, for example, when I say “la samaha Allah.” You have not sought permission from Allah (Mighty and Majestic) to say that He permits or does not permit. You are asking Allah not to decree this thing, so say “la qadara Allah” instead of “la samaha Allah.”
The presenter : May Allah reward you. Yes.
The Shaykh : No, do not use “la samaha Allah.” Instead of “la samaha Allah,” say “la qadara Allah” (may Allah not decree it).
The questioner : I am finished.
The Shaykh : The difference is that when you say “la samaha Allah,” you are testifying that Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) is compelled to want what I want, for example, when I say “la samaha Allah.” You have not sought permission from Allah (Mighty and Majestic) to say that He permits or does not permit. You are asking Allah not to decree this thing, so say “la qadara Allah” instead of “la samaha Allah.”
The presenter : May Allah reward you. Yes.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 400 - هل يجوز قول عبارة “لا سمح الله”؟ شرح تقريب التدمرية - ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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