Exegesis of the saying of Allah the Exalted: “And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them”
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Question:
He also has another question. The questioner asks about the beautiful names in the saying of the Exalted:[Al-A'raf 7:180]
Answer:
To Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) belong the beautiful names, which encompass great attributes. Each of these names contains an attribute from the attributes of Allah the Exalted. The names of Allah are numerous; some of them He has made known to His creation, and some He has kept to Himself in His knowledge, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Al-Mustadrak lil-Hakim 18:73 The names of Allah are numerous, and they are all beautiful, because each of them contains a great attribute from the attributes of Allah. Al-Sami' (The All-Hearing) indicates hearing, Al-'Alim (The All-Knowing) indicates knowledge, and Al-Rahim (The Merciful) and Al-Rahman (The Most Merciful) indicate general and specific mercy. Every name among the names of Allah contains an attribute from His great attributes. Yes. And His saying: [Al-A'raf 7:180] the names of Allah.
“Leave” means “abandon” those who deviate regarding the names of Allah, denying them or interpreting them in a way other than their correct meaning, from among the Jews and the Christians. Leave them. Do not be deceived by them. For you are on the correct path and a sound methodology.
“Deviate” in the names, and deviation is inclination. The inclination of the names of Allah and His attributes away from their correct meanings that indicate the greatness, perfection, and majesty of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). This is a warning for them, and for this reason He said:[Al-A'raf 7:180] on the Day of Resurrection. And likewise in this world, for what they used to do, they will taste severe punishment, refuge with Allah, in their denial of the names of Allah and His attributes. This applies to those who deny these names and attributes or deny their meanings, from the Jahmiyyah and the Mu'tazilah? And the Asha'irah are included in this warning. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
He also has another question. The questioner asks about the beautiful names in the saying of the Exalted:
And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them. And leave [the company of] those who practice deviation concerning His names. They will be recompensed for what they have been doing.
وَلِلَّهِ الْأَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَىٰ فَادْعُوهُ بِهَا وَذَرُوا الَّذِينَ يُلْحِدُونَ فِي أَسْمَائِهِ سَيُجْزَوْنَ مَا كَانُوا يَعْمَلُونَAnswer:
To Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) belong the beautiful names, which encompass great attributes. Each of these names contains an attribute from the attributes of Allah the Exalted. The names of Allah are numerous; some of them He has made known to His creation, and some He has kept to Himself in His knowledge, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
I ask You by every name that is Yours, by which You have named Yourself, or which You have revealed in Your Book, or which You have taught any of Your creation, or which You have kept to Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen with You
أسألك بكل اسم هو لك سميت به نفسك، أو أنزلته في كتابك، أو علمته أحدا من خلقك، أو استأثرت به في علم الغيب عندكAnd leave [the company of] those who practice deviation
وَذَرُوا الَّذِينَ يُلْحِدُونَ فِي“Leave” means “abandon” those who deviate regarding the names of Allah, denying them or interpreting them in a way other than their correct meaning, from among the Jews and the Christians. Leave them. Do not be deceived by them. For you are on the correct path and a sound methodology.
“Deviate” in the names, and deviation is inclination. The inclination of the names of Allah and His attributes away from their correct meanings that indicate the greatness, perfection, and majesty of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). This is a warning for them, and for this reason He said:
They will be recompensed for what they have been doing.
سَيُجْزَوْنَ مَا كَانُوا يَعْمَلُونَThe presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (209) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1441-07-11] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (5:59)
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