Shaykh Abdul Kareem bin Abdullah al-Khudayr [May Allaah Preserve him] commenting on the statement of Haafidh al-‘Iraaqee [May Allaah have Mercy on him]:
Abstain from using symbols writing Peace and Blessings is sufficient
He said in explaining:
‘Abstain’ meaning using symbols or shortening it to a single letter or two. Some people just write (S) as a symbol [and others in English use (SAW) or (SAWS) or (PBUH) and the like] all of this has been used by those who came later (i.e. not from the way of Salaf). Ahl al-Hadeeth have talked about this in great detail. Because of the importance, the first person who did this had his hand chopped off. His hand was chopped off. So there is no doubt that writing the supplication in full – Peace and Blessings of Allaah be upon him – has a great reward, as the one who sends Peace and Blessings of Allaah be Upon The Messenger once, Allaah will send blessings upon him tenfold. So it’s not permissible to symbols or abbreviations, rather it is necessary for us to write it in its entirety.
It is also vital for us to pay attention to the fact that some people consume some of the letters, so if one intends to say Peace and Blessings of Allaah be upon him then he should do so without going half way. They eat some of the letters, this is apparent. Likewise, they are deficient in their reward but he may be rewarded for his intention. So these matters must be clear to you, write it in full in order for you to gain the reward for it.
Sharh Al-Fiyyah al-‘Iraaqee Fee Uloom al-Hadeeth by Shaykh Abdul-Kareem bin Abdullah al-Khudayr [May Allaah Preserve him], Tape 29; 14-23 minutes
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