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What is the ruling on the widespread saying among employees, "Allah deserves praise"?

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Linguists have differed on the correctness of using the word "yasta'hil" (يستأهل) in the sense of "yastahiqq" (يستحق - deserves), with the majority deeming it correct. This is supported by the usage of the eloquent Arabs, and by the Almighty's saying: "He is the Fount of Piety, and the Fount of Forgiveness" (هُوَ أَهْلُ التَّقْوى وَأَهْلُ الْمَغْفِرَةِ). Furthermore, linguists such as al-Fayrouzabadi and al-Fayyumi have affirmed its correctness. Scholars have also used it in their writings with this meaning. Based on this, the saying "Allah yastahil al-hamd" (الله يستاهل الحمد - Allah deserves praise) is permissible and correct, as it means that Allah deserves praise, as stated in the Quran and Sunnah.

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