On the statement of the one who says: “Your patron is so-and-so.” Is this phrase not permissible?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, regarding the statement of the one who says, “Your patron is so-and-so,” is this phrase not permissible because it makes patronage for other than Allah?
Answer:
How is “Your patron is so-and-so” meant? It means “So-and-so is your protector.” It is not permissible. If “patron” means “protector,” then saying “So-and-so is your protector” is not permissible. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, regarding the statement of the one who says, “Your patron is so-and-so,” is this phrase not permissible because it makes patronage for other than Allah?
Answer:
How is “Your patron is so-and-so” meant? It means “So-and-so is your protector.” It is not permissible. If “patron” means “protector,” then saying “So-and-so is your protector” is not permissible. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [83 /641] في قول القائل: (محسوبك فلان) هل هذه اللفظة غير جائزة؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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