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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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What is the ruling on addressing a disbeliever as "my master"?

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The questioner : Based on the requirements of dealing with them, he says, "Oh, my master."

The Shaykh : No, no, he does not say "Oh, my master." Why does he say "Oh, my master"?

The questioner : Shaykh, this is their speech.

The Shaykh : You are asking about the ruling, and we say that it is wrong for one to say "Oh, my master." Yes.

The questioner : If he did not say "Oh, Shaykh," he...

The Shaykh : This is different if he fears harm or injury; that is another matter. But without fear, he does not say "Oh, my master," or he may use their term "Mister" or something similar.

The questioner : Mister is a boundary.

The Shaykh : Mister is a boundary.

The questioner : ... they deal with the boss ... Oh, my master.

The Shaykh : No, let them say "Mister," men, yes.
Source alathar.net

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