The Ruling on Saying “May Allah Forgive Him” (al-Maghfūr lahu)
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Question:
May Allah reward you. This questioner asks: What is the ruling on saying “al-Maghfūr lahu” (may Allah forgive him)?
Answer:
No, this is not something that can be stated as a certainty that he is forgiven, but it is hoped for. One says, “May Allah forgive him.” For this person referred to as “al-Maghfūr lahu,” you say, “May Allah forgive him, may Allah have mercy on him,” or the like. Yes.
May Allah reward you. This questioner asks: What is the ruling on saying “al-Maghfūr lahu” (may Allah forgive him)?
Answer:
No, this is not something that can be stated as a certainty that he is forgiven, but it is hoped for. One says, “May Allah forgive him.” For this person referred to as “al-Maghfūr lahu,” you say, “May Allah forgive him, may Allah have mercy on him,” or the like. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/2564] حكم قول (المغفور له) - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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