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What is the ruling on some common people saying: "sweet for Allah," "far for Allah," "difficult for Allah," "short for Allah," "long for Allah," "despicable for Allah," "strong for Allah," "not tasty for Allah," and "I've had it up to Allah"; to indicate exaggeration or annoyance? And if it is forbidden, what is the evidence for that? And does the ruling differ if it is associated with something good or bad?

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It is obligatory to exalt the sacred things of Allah and His beautiful names and to protect them from vulgarity and disrespect, for Allah Almighty says: ﴿That [is so]. And whoever honors the sacred ordinances of Allah – it is best for him in the sight of his Lord.﴾ [Al-Hajj: 30], and His saying: ﴿That [is so]. And whoever honors the symbols of Allah – indeed, it is from the piety of hearts.﴾ [Al-Hajj: 32]. The ruling on the aforementioned phrases depends on the intention of their speaker. If he intended to belittle Allah, it is disbelief. If he intended exaggeration or astonishment, it is glorification of Allah. A Muslim should avoid ambiguous phrases, for Allah is Great and Generous, and His name should be protected and glorified, as Allah Almighty says: ﴿And do not make [the taking of] Allah's name an excuse in your oaths﴾ [Al-Baqarah: 224].

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