What is the ruling on using the word "law" (if)?
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Question:
He says: What is the ruling on using the word "law" (if)?
Answer:
The word "law" (if) is not permissible to use if it is in the context of objecting to the divine decree, saying, "If I had done such and such, such and such would not have happened." This means that he does not believe in the divine decree and destiny; it means that he does not believe in the divine decree and destiny, so it is not permissible. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:As-Sunan al-Kubra lil-Nasa'i 64:1059 Sahih Muslim 2664 So if he says "law" (if) in the context of blaming the decree or objecting to the decree, then it is not permissible.
He says: What is the ruling on using the word "law" (if)?
Answer:
The word "law" (if) is not permissible to use if it is in the context of objecting to the divine decree, saying, "If I had done such and such, such and such would not have happened." This means that he does not believe in the divine decree and destiny; it means that he does not believe in the divine decree and destiny, so it is not permissible. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
So do not say, "If I had done such and such," but rather say, "The decree of Allah."
فلا تقل لو اني فعلت كذا وكذا ولكن قل قدر اللهwhat He had ordained to do and your" if" opens the (gate) for the Satan.
وما شاء فعل، فإن لو تفتح عمل الشيطان،
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم استعمال كلمة لو؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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