The ruling on addressing the Prophet with "Peace be upon you, O Prophet" outside of prayer
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Is it prescribed to address the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) by saying "Peace be upon you, O Prophet" other than in prayer?
The Shaykh:
No, this is not permissible except in prayer only. I mean, are you referring to whether it is permissible to establish a city and name it "Peace be upon you, O Prophet"? This is an innovation, and I seek refuge in Allah. This is something the Muslims did not practice, and it also leads to exaggeration regarding the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). This is an invented practice that must be prevented. Yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. There are questions asked about this project, which is called "Peace be upon you, O Prophet." He says: What is your guidance for us?
The Shaykh:
We have informed you, we have alerted you, we said this is not permissible, and this is an invented practice that must be prevented in order to preserve the creed and prevent exaggeration regarding the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him).
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Is it prescribed to address the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) by saying "Peace be upon you, O Prophet" other than in prayer?
The Shaykh:
No, this is not permissible except in prayer only. I mean, are you referring to whether it is permissible to establish a city and name it "Peace be upon you, O Prophet"? This is an innovation, and I seek refuge in Allah. This is something the Muslims did not practice, and it also leads to exaggeration regarding the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). This is an invented practice that must be prevented. Yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. There are questions asked about this project, which is called "Peace be upon you, O Prophet." He says: What is your guidance for us?
The Shaykh:
We have informed you, we have alerted you, we said this is not permissible, and this is an invented practice that must be prevented in order to preserve the creed and prevent exaggeration regarding the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him).
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب الحجة في الصلاة بقراءة ابن مسعود وأُبَي — islamhouse.com (50:27)
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