What is the ruling on calling a person "O Barakah"?

The questioner : If someone says to a man "O Barakah" in jest or as a greeting, is this permissible?

The Shaykh : If he says "O Barakah" in jest, that is a type of mockery and ridicule of him, and it is not permissible If he says it as a greeting, there is nothing wrong with it, on the condition that his intention is that this man, when he comes, brings good, either by bringing a gift with him, or by bringing a religious benefit, or something similar. However, if he intends the inherent blessing, then it is not permissible.