What is the ruling on saying "I worshipped you" in a tweet on "Twitter," and does it have any meaning other than worshipping Allah? And what is the ruling on the phrase: "My luck is bad; the Provider is in the heavens and the envious one is on earth"?
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The has prohibited addressing people with "I worship you" (عبَدتُك) or "I am your slave" (أنا عبدُك). In the : "None of you should say: 'My slave (عبدي)' or 'My female slave (أمتي)'. All of you are slaves of Allah, and all your women are female slaves of Allah. Rather, let him say: 'My boy (غلامي),' 'My girl (جاريتي),' 'My young man (فتاي),' and 'My young woman (فتاتي).'" As for the phrase "My luck is bad; the Provider is in the heavens, and the envious one is on earth," it is not permissible if it implies that the envious person can prevent the destined provision.
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