What is the ruling on saying phrases such as: "My life, my soul, my heart, you are my life, you are my soul, you are my heart" to others?
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It is permissible to use phrases such as "my life" (ya 'umri) and "my darling" (ya hayati) between spouses, or between parents and their children, or among mahrams. However, between non-mahrams, it is prohibited because it falls under the category of submissiveness in speech, which can be a temptation for those with sickness in their hearts. Such phrases must be avoided to prevent fitnah (temptation/discord).
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