Ruling on the saying: “The Messenger is the eye of the universe, and by the lights of the Prophet”
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Question:
Is it permissible to say: “The Messenger is the eye of the universe” as a form of praise?
Answer:
This is false speech; it is not correct. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) is one of the creation, but he is the best of the creation. If by “the eye of the universe” one means “the best of the universe,” that is a correct meaning. However, one should not use this phrase; one should use the phrases established in the Shari'ah: he is the master of the children of Adam, the best of creation, and the best of all people, (peace and blessings be upon him).
Q: Some people say: “May Allah greet you with the lights of the Prophet”?
The Shaykh: All of this has no basis. “May Allah greet you” is sufficient. “May Allah greet you and bless you,” “May Allah reward you,” “May Allah reform you.”
This is among the myths of the extremists who are overcome by ignorance.
Is it permissible to say: “The Messenger is the eye of the universe” as a form of praise?
Answer:
This is false speech; it is not correct. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) is one of the creation, but he is the best of the creation. If by “the eye of the universe” one means “the best of the universe,” that is a correct meaning. However, one should not use this phrase; one should use the phrases established in the Shari'ah: he is the master of the children of Adam, the best of creation, and the best of all people, (peace and blessings be upon him).
Q: Some people say: “May Allah greet you with the lights of the Prophet”?
The Shaykh: All of this has no basis. “May Allah greet you” is sufficient. “May Allah greet you and bless you,” “May Allah reward you,” “May Allah reform you.”
This is among the myths of the extremists who are overcome by ignorance.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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