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Sunni brothers normally use "Rathi Allahu Anh" after the name of Sahaba of prophet Muhammad (PBUH). But in many cases use "Karram Allahu Wajhah" for Ali ibn Abi Talib.

For instance on some tiles of Masjid Al Haram there are names of Sahaba, all of them are followed by "Rathi Allahu Anh". But name of Ali is followed by "Karram Allahu Wajhah".

What is the reason for respecting him differently from other Sahaba?

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we say Radyallahu anhu(may Allah be plaesed with him) when talking about any of the companions or the mothers of believers ,including the caliphats.

we can say radyAllahu anhu about Ali... as we say karam Allah wajhah(may Allah bless his face) as he has never bowed to an idol.

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+1 and accept "as he has never bowed to an idol". I think this is the reason behind respecting him differently. – Ali Nov 24 '12 at 22:48
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There is no particular compulsion to say Radyallahu anhu or karam Allah wajhah. Even Alaihis-Salam (may peace be upon him) is fine. There is NO religious compulsion on saying what with whom.

It is simply a matter of conventions which can certainly be overridden with any other word which does not contradict the essence of Islam.

May peace be upon you too.

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Assalaamu alaikum. I Welcome you to islam.stackexchange.com. I request you to please go through the FAQs and other answers by high reputation users on this site. Answers here are expected to be suitably referenced. Jazaakallah. – Tabrez Ahmed Nov 24 '12 at 17:39
Dear, my point was that there is no reference to say what with whom. – tGilani Nov 25 '12 at 4:27

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