Ahmed
Book Fatawa-e-rashidiya
Question:The word' Rahmatulilaalameen ;is only for prophet (sal allahu alaihiwassalam) or it can be used for any one else?
Answer: The word' Rahmatulilaalameen' ( mercy for the entire creation)is not reserved for prophet ( sal allahu alaihi wa sallam),infact awliya and other prophet and scholars of deoband ( ulma-e-rabanayn) are also mercy for this ummah. Prophet ( sal allahu alaihi wa sallam) is highest among all these people.Therefore if this word is used for others it is permissible.
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