The phrase “the late so-and-so” when a person dies
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The questioner:
And likewise, may Allah preserve him, he asks about their saying when a person dies, “the late so-and-so.” He says: Is this phrase also prescribed?
The Shaykh:
Say “may Allah have mercy on him” instead of “the late.” Say “may Allah have mercy on him” and “may Allah forgive him.” Yes.
The presenter:
Excellent.
The Shaykh:
And Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad.
And likewise, may Allah preserve him, he asks about their saying when a person dies, “the late so-and-so.” He says: Is this phrase also prescribed?
The Shaykh:
Say “may Allah have mercy on him” instead of “the late.” Say “may Allah have mercy on him” and “may Allah forgive him.” Yes.
The presenter:
Excellent.
The Shaykh:
And Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad.
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، فصل ومن مكايده التي كاد بها الإسلام وأهله : الحيل والمكر والخداع — islamhouse.com (1:14:45)
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