The Ruling on Saying “Do You Not Fear Allah and His Messenger?” Al-Kafi in the Jurisprudence of Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal

The questioner : What is the ruling on saying, “Do you not fear Allah and His Messenger?” or “Do you not be ashamed of Allah and His Messenger?”

The Shaykh : Yes. It appears that it is not permissible, because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), after his death, cannot be feared or be the object of shame, except according to the view of those who say that deeds are presented to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). If that is correct, then it is correct to say, “Do not be ashamed of the Messenger.”

The questioner : And is it correct to say, “May he bless him”?

The Shaykh : By Allah, I do not recall its correctness right now. I do not recall its correctness right now. But the confirmed thing is that you say, “Do you not be ashamed of Allah?” or “Do you not fear Allah?” Also, regarding the issue of fear, it is not permissible to say, “Do you not fear Allah and His Messenger?” This is forbidden in any case. The discussion is about shame.

The questioner : May Allah mention it, if He wills.