Al-Manaahi al-Lafziyyah (forbidden expressions)
- Reflections on the phrase “Islam is a religion of moderation”
- He cites the divine decree as an argument when he commits sin, and says “Allah ghalib (Allah’s decree always prevails)”
- Is Saying Good Luck Prohibited?When people say ‘good luck’ and the like, as a kind of supplication for the person to whom it is said, and wishing him well, there is nothing wrong with that, as is obvious. In fact, it is praiseworthy because it is a kind of supplication for good and wishing the Muslims well. But one should not wish or pray for bad luck for a Muslim, because this involves transgression and enmity towards one’s brother in faith.153,723
- The saying “An hour for the Lord and an hour for yourself”1,465
- Does the blessing mentioned in the verse {And your Lord is going to give you, and you will be satisfied} include all the ummah?2,185
- What is the ruling on saying, “May the angels of the Most Gracious say Bismillah over you”?There does not seem to be anything wrong with this phrase, and there is nothing to dictate that one should be strict about it or tell off anyone who says it. But saying “May the angels pray for forgiveness for you, and the like,” is more appropriate and is better.2,327
- Is it permissible to call something “haleem”?Giving a name such as this to this type of food is like a metaphor, and there is no reason to think that it is sharing a name with Allah, may He be exalted.4,922
- The connection between provision (rizq) and death9,004
- Is it permissible to say, “My pride does not allow me to do such and such”?3,495
- Ruling on some people saying “Time is treacherous”2,939