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What is the ruling on using phrases such as "conqueror of the impossible" for a disabled person who has achieved great things, or "conqueror of illness" and "he remained in a struggle with illness or death"?

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It is preferable to avoid phrases such as "conqueror of the impossible," "conqueror of illness," and "vanquisher of death," even though the speaker often does not intend a forbidden meaning. "Conqueror of the impossible" means the ability of a disabled person to achieve, and "conqueror of illness" means overcoming it or enduring it patiently. These phrases are often considered linguistic extensions and are generally permissible.

However, it must be noted that some atheists use them with the intention of defying destiny, and this is disbelief, for no one can repel destiny except through supplication or the means that Allah has ordained. Destiny is repelled by destiny, and the servant flees from Allah's destiny to Allah's destiny. Allah is predominant over His affair.

Therefore, it is better to attribute favor to Allah Almighty by saying: "May Allah grant him healing," "May Allah bless him with recovery," and "May Allah assist him," because all favor is in the hands of Allah.

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