The ruling on writing the word "master" in invoices
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Question:
What is the ruling on writing the name "master" in invoices, such as "required from the honorable Mr. So-and-so"? And does this word have a specific meaning in invoices?
Answer:
There is no issue with this. He says, "Mrs. So-and-so" and "the ladies." They have expanded on this matter. These are terms that must be avoided; it is disliked to utter them, such as saying "master." Even the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: And it is disliked for a Muslim to do this. So, this term must be avoided. Yes.
What is the ruling on writing the name "master" in invoices, such as "required from the honorable Mr. So-and-so"? And does this word have a specific meaning in invoices?
Answer:
There is no issue with this. He says, "Mrs. So-and-so" and "the ladies." They have expanded on this matter. These are terms that must be avoided; it is disliked to utter them, such as saying "master." Even the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Do not say to a disbeliever, "O master," for if he is a master, it is not permissible to say to a disbeliever, "O master."
لا تقولوا للكافر يا سيد، فإنه إن كان سيدا فلا يجوز أن يقال للكافر يا سيد،
Source
شرح قرة عيون الموحدين في تحقيق دعوة الأنبياء والمرسلين، باب من سب الدهر فقد آذى الله، وباب التسمي بقاضي القضاة ونحوه — islamhouse.com (1:08:57)
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