Is the phrase "May Allah make it the end of sorrows" correct or incorrect, and what is the error if it is incorrect?
The phrase "May Allah make this the last of your sorrows" likely constitutes a supplication for the deceased's family, seeking well-being for those who remain. This aligns with the lawful request for 'afiyah (well-being), which encompasses safety and soundness in one's religion, body, family, and wealth. This does not imply an escape from the tribulations of this world, but rather it is a relative matter. The supplication of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the cessation of Your blessings and the transformation of Your well-being," indicates the permissibility of seeking the continuation of 'afiyah. Furthermore, supplicating for 'afiyah does not contradict patience and submission to divine decree. Supplicating for this death to be the last of sorrows falls under this category and is permissible, similar to the Prophet's seeking refuge from sorrow. Consolation is permissible with any phrase that does not contain a religiously prohibited element, though the preferred phrases are those authentically reported from the Prophet.
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