The ruling on saying: (The late so-and-so)
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Question:
Also, what people say is: "The late so-and-so"?
Answer:
It is like "the one whom Allah has forgiven." One does not say "the one whom Allah has forgiven"; rather, one says, "May Allah have mercy on him" or "May Allah forgive him." Yes, one does not say "the late one" unless there is evidence from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
Also, what people say is: "The late so-and-so"?
Answer:
It is like "the one whom Allah has forgiven." One does not say "the one whom Allah has forgiven"; rather, one says, "May Allah have mercy on him" or "May Allah forgive him." Yes, one does not say "the late one" unless there is evidence from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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