Back to search

What is the ruling on a girl using phrases such as: "Ya Osta (Oh Master)", "Ya Zemeely (Oh my colleague)", and "Ya Abu al-Sahab (Oh father of companions)"; and is this considered blameworthy imitation that diminishes her femininity?

1 min readAlso available in العربية

A girl uttering words specific to men is an imitation that is forbidden by Islamic law and is considered unfitting for her femininity. If these words are directed at non-mahram men, the matter is even more reprehensible and ugly, because a girl speaking to non-mahram men without necessity is a gateway to temptation and corruption. It must be known that modesty is a noble character trait that prevents indecency and encourages beautiful actions and words, as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Indecency is not in anything but that it disgraces it, and modesty is not in anything but that it adorns it."

Summarized from the full answer at Ftawy · reviewed Sep 2, 2026

Read the full answer on Ftawy