Is it true that one of the mistakes people make is saying "my greetings to you," because the plural of the word "greetings" (al-tahiyyat) is not used except for Allah?
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The questioner : This is one of the common errors among people, and it contradicts the Shari'ah; it is not the practice of the Salaf. That is, he mentions among the common phrases the word "greetings" (al-tahiyyat), saying "my greetings to you." He says that the plural form "al-tahiyyat" was not reported except in relation to Allah (Blessed and Exalted is He). As for the Companions, they did not use the phrase "my greetings to you" when exchanging greetings. Therefore, on this basis, it is not pluralized except for Allah; for people, it is not uttered in the plural. So "my greeting" (tahiyyati) is possible, but "my greetings" (al-tahiyyat) is not. How authentic is this statement?
The Shaykh : Is his statement that even with the salam, or that this is not the place for the salam?
The questioner : No, it is not...
The Shaykh : In my view, if his speech revolves around establishing "al-tahiyyat" or "al-tahiyyah" in place of the salam, then this statement is valid. But if he means that after reciting the salam, he says "my greetings," or that it is not in place of the salam—for example, "convey my greetings to so-and-so"—I do not think there is the objection I mentioned, because this is not intended to draw near to Allah in itself; rather, it is speech intended to convey meaning. But if it is established in place of the salam, it is very clear.
The questioner : No, no, he is not...
The Shaykh : What is the title of the tape you heard? A title has been given to it.
The student : Ah, there are common errors.
The Shaykh : The title is "Common Errors." Who is the author of "Common Errors"? I think our brother Abu 'Ubaydah.
The student : "Errors of the Prayers," my Shaykh, this is it.
The Shaykh : "Errors of the Prayers," ah.
The student : "The Clear Statement on the Errors of the Prayers," and he also has...
The Shaykh : May Allah reward you with good.
The student : And beware of that.
The Shaykh : Is his statement that even with the salam, or that this is not the place for the salam?
The questioner : No, it is not...
The Shaykh : In my view, if his speech revolves around establishing "al-tahiyyat" or "al-tahiyyah" in place of the salam, then this statement is valid. But if he means that after reciting the salam, he says "my greetings," or that it is not in place of the salam—for example, "convey my greetings to so-and-so"—I do not think there is the objection I mentioned, because this is not intended to draw near to Allah in itself; rather, it is speech intended to convey meaning. But if it is established in place of the salam, it is very clear.
The questioner : No, no, he is not...
The Shaykh : What is the title of the tape you heard? A title has been given to it.
The student : Ah, there are common errors.
The Shaykh : The title is "Common Errors." Who is the author of "Common Errors"? I think our brother Abu 'Ubaydah.
The student : "Errors of the Prayers," my Shaykh, this is it.
The Shaykh : "Errors of the Prayers," ah.
The student : "The Clear Statement on the Errors of the Prayers," and he also has...
The Shaykh : May Allah reward you with good.
The student : And beware of that.
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