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Using Alaihissalam For Other Than Prophets
Using Alaihissalam For Other Than Prophets
Answer: The Salaam which is mentioned along with the name i.e.,
alaihissalam is not the Salaam of Tahiyyat (greeting) which is the Salaam
said on meeting someone or conveyed through some means. The
purpose (maqsood) in this Salaam (i.e., alaihissalam) is the veneration
(ta’dheem) of the person being mentioned. The custom (‘urf) of the
People of Islam (Ahl al-Islam) has made this Salaam (i.e., alaihissalam)
specific to the Prophets and the Angels. For example: Sayyiduna Ibrahim
alaihissalam, Sayyiduna Musa alaihissalam, Sayyiduna Jibreel
alaihissalam, Sayyiduna Mikaeel alaihissalam. Thus it is not permissible
to say alaihissalam for other than Prophets and Angels.