The validity of the statement that the one who curses does not have his prayer accepted for forty days
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The questioner:
This questioner says: Is it correct that the one who curses does not have his prayer accepted for forty days?
The Shaykh:
The one who curses.
The questioner:
His prayer is not accepted for forty days.
The Shaykh:
I do not know of this, but cursing is not permissible. Cursing a believer is like killing him. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: So it is not permissible. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
This questioner says: Is it correct that the one who curses does not have his prayer accepted for forty days?
The Shaykh:
The one who curses.
The questioner:
His prayer is not accepted for forty days.
The Shaykh:
I do not know of this, but cursing is not permissible. Cursing a believer is like killing him. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Cursing a believer is like killing him.
لعن المؤمن كقتلهThe presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب النهي أن يكون النفع والأجر مجهولا، وجواز استئجار الأجير بطعامه وكسوته — islamhouse.com (1:07:33)
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