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What is the ruling on describing the Prophet, may God's prayers and peace be upon him, as "our master" (sayyidina) in prayer, such as saying: "O Allah, bless our master Muhammad" in the Tashahhud, and is there a Hadith to the effect of "Do not call me 'sayyid' (master) in prayer"?

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The hadith "Do not make me your master in prayer" has no origin.

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