Using “ʿalayhi al-salam” and “radiya Allahu ʿanhu” for Yazid

Question

Question: may one say and write “ʿalayhi al-salam” or “radiya Allahu ʿanhu” with the name of Yazid?

Answer

“ʿAlayhi al-salam” is generally said and written with (the names of) the prophets ﵈; sometimes this word is also used for the Ahl al-Bayt (the Prophet’s household). “Radiya Allahu taʿala ʿanhu” is used with (the names of) the noble Companions ﵃; sometimes it is also used for other friends of Allah (awliya’).

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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