The saying “peace be upon him” after mentioning 'Ali (may Allah be pleased with him)
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Al-Shawkani (may Allah have mercy on him) mentioned in *Nail al-Awtar* that al-Hafiz said in *al-Talkhis*: When the hadith of 'Ali (peace be upon him) is mentioned, is it permissible to say “peace be upon him” about 'Ali (peace be upon him) after mentioning the Companion?
Answer:
Al-Shawkani (may Allah have mercy on him) grew up in an environment with Shi'ah, specifically the Zaydiyyah, and they used this expression. He was accommodating them to win their favor. No one singles out any of the Companions by saying “peace be upon him” in a way that distinguishes one person; rather, this is specific to the Shi'ah, who are the ones who single out 'Ali by saying “peace be upon him” in their speech. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Al-Shawkani (may Allah have mercy on him) mentioned in *Nail al-Awtar* that al-Hafiz said in *al-Talkhis*: When the hadith of 'Ali (peace be upon him) is mentioned, is it permissible to say “peace be upon him” about 'Ali (peace be upon him) after mentioning the Companion?
Answer:
Al-Shawkani (may Allah have mercy on him) grew up in an environment with Shi'ah, specifically the Zaydiyyah, and they used this expression. He was accommodating them to win their favor. No one singles out any of the Companions by saying “peace be upon him” in a way that distinguishes one person; rather, this is specific to the Shi'ah, who are the ones who single out 'Ali by saying “peace be upon him” in their speech. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب اشتراط الطهارة قبل اللبس — islamhouse.com (59:50)
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