Examining a Verse in Praise of a Spiritual Guide

Question

Is it proper for a disciple to recite the following verse in praise of his spiritual guide? [ar]خدا ان کا مربی تھا وہ مربی تھے خلائق کے[/ar] [ar]میرے مولا میرے ہادی تھے بیشک ربانی[/ar] “Allah was his nurturer (murabbi), and he was the nurturer of [Allah’s] creatures; my mawla, my guide (hadi), was indeed God-given (rabbani).”

Answer

On the face of it, there is nothing objectionable in this verse. If there is some objection [to it], let it be stated so that it may be considered.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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