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What is the ruling on naming photography shops and women's or men's clothing stores "Sayyidi and Sayyidati" (My Master and My Lady)?

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It is not permissible to use "Sir" or "Madam" for some commercial establishments, because this includes all customers, among whom may be a disbeliever, and addressing him as such is forbidden. It may also include a hypocrite or a transgressor. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Do not call a hypocrite 'sir,' for if he is a master, you have angered your Lord, the Exalted and Glorious."

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