The saying of the Exalted, “Peace, a word from a Merciful Lord,” which some people say upon hearing sad news or a distressing incident or something astonishing: Is this permissible?
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The questioner : In the verse, it says: [Ya-Sin 36:58] Some people say this upon hearing sad news or a distressing incident or something astonishing. Is this permissible, O honorable Shaykh?
The Shaykh : It is not appropriate; this is not appropriate because this is what is said to the people of Paradise. But if one hears an incident or something frightening, let him say: “O Allah, make it peace. O Allah, be gentle with us in Your decree,” or words to that effect. Yes.
[And] "Peace," a word from a Merciful Lord.
سَلامٌ قَوْلًا مِنْ رَبٍّ رَحِيمٍThe Shaykh : It is not appropriate; this is not appropriate because this is what is said to the people of Paradise. But if one hears an incident or something frightening, let him say: “O Allah, make it peace. O Allah, be gentle with us in Your decree,” or words to that effect. Yes.