What is the ruling on some people saying, "O Face of Allah"?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling on some people saying, "O Face of Allah"? Is that permissible?
Answer:
Calling out to an attribute, such as "O Mercy of Allah" or "O Face of Allah," is only achieved by addressing the One described, Glorified and Exalted is He, saying "O Allah," and seeking nearness to Him through His attribute or His name.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling on some people saying, "O Face of Allah"? Is that permissible?
Answer:
Calling out to an attribute, such as "O Mercy of Allah" or "O Face of Allah," is only achieved by addressing the One described, Glorified and Exalted is He, saying "O Allah," and seeking nearness to Him through His attribute or His name.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [55 -939] ما حكم قول بعض الناس "يا وجه الله"؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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