What is the ruling on naming the Holy City by this name?
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The questioner : The questioner says, honorableThe Shaykh : What is the ruling on naming the Holy City by this name?
The Shaykh : Yes. The title "the Holy City" has become well-known among people. However, this is a recent development. All the books of the predecessors say only "the City" or "the Prophet's City." In reality, "the Holy City" is not specific to the City of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), because every city that Islam entered is illuminated by Islam. Therefore, if we say "the Holy City," the Prophet's City would not have a distinct characteristic. Nevertheless, we do not say that it is forbidden. We say that this is a title that people have adopted, so there is nothing wrong with it. However, it is better to say "the Prophet's City." Yes.
The Shaykh : Yes. The title "the Holy City" has become well-known among people. However, this is a recent development. All the books of the predecessors say only "the City" or "the Prophet's City." In reality, "the Holy City" is not specific to the City of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), because every city that Islam entered is illuminated by Islam. Therefore, if we say "the Holy City," the Prophet's City would not have a distinct characteristic. Nevertheless, we do not say that it is forbidden. We say that this is a title that people have adopted, so there is nothing wrong with it. However, it is better to say "the Prophet's City." Yes.