What is the ruling on abbreviating the prayer and blessings upon the Prophet by writing the letter "S"?
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Question:
He says: When mentioning the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and writing his name, is it permissible to abbreviate the prayer and blessings upon him with the letter "S"?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible. If you write the letter "S," you have not prayed upon the Messenger. What prevents you from saying "peace and blessings be upon him"? Say "peace and blessings be upon him." As for the letter "S," it does not convey anything. Yes.
He says: When mentioning the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and writing his name, is it permissible to abbreviate the prayer and blessings upon him with the letter "S"?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible. If you write the letter "S," you have not prayed upon the Messenger. What prevents you from saying "peace and blessings be upon him"? Say "peace and blessings be upon him." As for the letter "S," it does not convey anything. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حُكم اختصار الصلاة والسلام على النبي بكتابة حرف ص؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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