Is it permissible for the khatib to say: “Pray upon the Messenger of Allah”?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, likewise, when the mention of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) comes up, he tells the worshippers, “Pray upon the Messenger of Allah.” Is there a justification for this ijtihad of his?
Answer:
No, this has no justification. They pray upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) when he is mentioned without him saying “Pray upon him.” Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, likewise, when the mention of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) comes up, he tells the worshippers, “Pray upon the Messenger of Allah.” Is there a justification for this ijtihad of his?
Answer:
No, this has no justification. They pray upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) when he is mentioned without him saying “Pray upon him.” Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [481 -2802] هل يسوغ للخطيب أن يقول: صلوا على رسول الله؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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