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What is the correct way to advise female forum members who write phrases such as: "Would that I were a hair on the body of Omar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him," or who put "My place is in the grave" under their usernames, especially since one of them clarified that her saying expresses her love and pride for Omar ibn al-Khattab and her desire to emulate him in this era?

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The saying "I wish I were a hair on the body of 'Umar ibn al-Khattab" has two observations: First, if it is meant to express love for the righteous and hope of being resurrected with them, then there is no harm in it, and the Salaf used it. Second, for a Muslim to adopt it as a permanent slogan, this is not advisable; because it may lead to idleness and keep the heart attached to the illusions of wishes, and it is considered a denigration of the honored Muslim self, especially if used for hypocrisy.

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