The ruling on sending prayers and blessings upon other than the prophets
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Question:
And likewise, Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling on saying, "May Allah send prayers and blessings upon so-and-so"?
Answer:
It is obligatory to send prayers and blessings upon other than the prophets, provided it is not adopted as a slogan. If it is adopted as a slogan, as is the case with the Shi'ah, it is not permissible. However, if it is not adopted as a slogan and is done occasionally, there is no harm in it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan Ibn Majah 1796Sahih (Darussalam), and Allah the Exalted said: [At-Tawbah 9:103], meaning: pray for them.
And likewise, Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling on saying, "May Allah send prayers and blessings upon so-and-so"?
Answer:
It is obligatory to send prayers and blessings upon other than the prophets, provided it is not adopted as a slogan. If it is adopted as a slogan, as is the case with the Shi'ah, it is not permissible. However, if it is not adopted as a slogan and is done occasionally, there is no harm in it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Allhumma, salli ala ali abi awfa(O Allah! Send blessing upon the family of Abu Awfa).
اللهم صل على آل أبي أوفىand invoke [Allah 's blessings] upon them. Indeed, your invocations are reassurance for them.
وَصَلِّ عَلَيْهِمْ إِنَّ صَلَاتَكَ سَكَنٌ لَّهُمْ
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 01 من 36/شرح العقيدة الواسطية (مع الأسئلة)/مقدمة الشارح/صالح الفوزان/العقيدة/كبار العلماء — youtube.com (56:27)
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