The word Sayyiduna
Question
Regarding the word sayyiduna as a title of respect for the Nabi (Sallahu Alaihi Wasallam), is this title reserved for him only or can it be used for all Sahabah and Ambiya?
Answer
It can also be used for all Ambiyaa and Sahaabah.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
جابر بن عبد الله رضي الله عنهما قال كان عمر يقول أبو بكر سيدنا وأعتق سيدنا يعني بلالا (صحيح بخاري رقم 3754)
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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