What is the validity of the phrase “The most perfect of creation is the one who possesses the attributes of the Creator”?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner asks about the validity of this phrase, which is: “The most perfect of creation is the one who possesses the attributes of the Creator.”
Answer:
This phrase is not appropriate, because its meaning is that he imitates the Creator. No one possesses the attributes of the Creator; the attributes of the Creator are specific to Him (Glorified and Exalted is He), and no one else possesses them. However, one benefits from the attributes of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), because among His attributes is forgiveness, in that He forgives people, and generosity, in that He is generous to those in need. There is nothing wrong with following the attributes of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), following them, but he does not possess them, nor resemble them, nor be like them. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner asks about the validity of this phrase, which is: “The most perfect of creation is the one who possesses the attributes of the Creator.”
Answer:
This phrase is not appropriate, because its meaning is that he imitates the Creator. No one possesses the attributes of the Creator; the attributes of the Creator are specific to Him (Glorified and Exalted is He), and no one else possesses them. However, one benefits from the attributes of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), because among His attributes is forgiveness, in that He forgives people, and generosity, in that He is generous to those in need. There is nothing wrong with following the attributes of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), following them, but he does not possess them, nor resemble them, nor be like them. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما صحة عبارة «أكمل الخلق هو الذي اتصف بصفات الخالق»؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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