Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

Is it permissible to say Khuda Haafiz when departing from a friend?

· 27 Jumada I 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 382English

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Is it permissible to say Khuda Haafiz when departing from a friend?

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The word, 'Khuda Haafiz' is a Du'aa literally meaning 'May Allah protect'.

There is no prohibition in mentioning 'Khuda Haafiz' before departing from one another. However, Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) taught us the following Du'aa before departing, 'Astawdi-u Allaaha Deenakum, Wa Amaanatikum Wa khawaatim a'amaalikum' (Trans: I entrust Allah your steadfastness in religion and Deeni actions till death).

It was also a habit of two Sahaaba (Radhiallaahu Anhum) to recite Surah al-Asr to one another before departing in order to remind one another the importance of time.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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