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What is the ruling on saying: "Women, perfume, and prayer have been made beloved to me, and prayer is the apple of my eye," in imitation of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him? And is that considered a disparagement or an transgression?

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There is nothing prohibited in the phrase. It is like saying: "I love honey, or pumpkins, or good scents," just as the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, loved them.

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