What is the ruling on a man saying to his son: "O demon"?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner asks: Is it permissible for a man to use this term, saying to his son, "O demon"?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible. This is a form of cursing. Saying "O demon," "O wicked one," or "O open sinner" is not permissible. This is a form of cursing, and it is more severe when it occurs between close relatives.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner asks: Is it permissible for a man to use this term, saying to his son, "O demon"?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible. This is a form of cursing. Saying "O demon," "O wicked one," or "O open sinner" is not permissible. This is a form of cursing, and it is more severe when it occurs between close relatives.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2025 -3022] ما حكم قول الرجل لابنه: يا عفريت؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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