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What is the ruling on saying "Our Master Muhammad," and does it conflict with the sovereignty of Allah? And does saying "My Lord, forgive me" differ from "O Allah, I ask You for forgiveness" in terms of the imperative form?

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There is no impediment to uttering the word "sayyiduna" (our master) or "sayyidi" (my master) before mentioning the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him; for he is the master of the first and the last, and the master of the children of Adam. However, it is not permissible to use the definite article "al-" (the) with "Sayyid" (i.e., "al-Sayyid" - The Master) except for Allah Almighty, because absolute sovereignty belongs to Allah alone.

There is no difference between saying: "Lord, forgive me" or "O Allah, I ask You for forgiveness." Both are supplications (du'a) to seek forgiveness from Allah Almighty, for a request from a lower to a higher being is called a supplication.

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