The Use of the Words "Law" and "Lawla"
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Question:
He says: Regarding our use of the words "if only" and "were it not for" in our conversation and dealings with people, is this word prohibited? When is it permissible? What is the detail in this matter? May you be rewarded.
Answer:
If saying "law" (if only) is a form of dissatisfaction with the divine decree and destiny, then it is not permissible. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Muslim 2664. So if using "law" involves dissatisfaction with the divine decree and destiny, or despair over matters that have occurred which are beyond human capacity, and are rather the decree and destiny of Allah, then one should be patient and seek reward from Allah, and not say, "If only I had done such and such, then such and such would have happened." Yes. May Allah reward you.
He says: Regarding our use of the words "if only" and "were it not for" in our conversation and dealings with people, is this word prohibited? When is it permissible? What is the detail in this matter? May you be rewarded.
Answer:
If saying "law" (if only) is a form of dissatisfaction with the divine decree and destiny, then it is not permissible. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
cherish that which gives you benefit (in the Hereafter) and seek help from Allah and do not lose heart, and if anything (in the form of trouble) comes to you, don't say: If I had not done that, it would not have happened so and so, but say: Allah did that what He had ordained to do
احرص على ما ينفعك واستعن بالله ولا تعجزن فإن أصابك شيء فلا تقل لو أني فعلت كذا لكان كذا وكذا ولكن قدر الله ومن شاء فعل
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، نور على الدرب 143 من المجموعة الثالثة للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (22:39)
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