The ruling on the phrase: “Forgive us, O Messenger of Allah”
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: This phrase has become widespread on cars and other things, which is “Forgive us, O Messenger of Allah.” Is it permissible to use such words?
Answer:
This is a supplication to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). This is a supplication, and may Allah protect us from it; it is not permissible. This is shirk (associating partners with Allah). One seeks forgiveness from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) rather than from Allah the Exalted. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: This phrase has become widespread on cars and other things, which is “Forgive us, O Messenger of Allah.” Is it permissible to use such words?
Answer:
This is a supplication to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). This is a supplication, and may Allah protect us from it; it is not permissible. This is shirk (associating partners with Allah). One seeks forgiveness from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) rather than from Allah the Exalted. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب حكم من لم يحسن فرض القراءة — islamhouse.com (1:03:02)
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