Questions on the Explanation of the Book of Nullifiers of Islam
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Question:
What is the difference between the word "wasu'at" (encompassed) in the two verses, in His saying, the Exalted:[Al-A'raf 7:156], and in His saying: [Ghafir 40:7]
Answer:
Yes, may Allah have mercy on him. His mercy is vast.[Al-An'am 6:147] His mercy encompassed even the disbelievers and even the animals, even the animals. Therefore, He provides for them, keeps them healthy, heals them, and gives them drink. This is from the general mercy of Allah, the Exalted, the general mercy. As for the specific mercy, it is for the believers.
What is the difference between the word "wasu'at" (encompassed) in the two verses, in His saying, the Exalted:
but My mercy encompasses all things
وَرَحْمَتِي وَسِعَتْ كُلَّ شَيْءٍOur Lord, You have encompassed all things in mercy and knowledge
رَبَّنَا وَسِعْتَ كُلَّ شَيْءٍ رَّحْمَةً وَعِلْمًاAnswer:
Yes, may Allah have mercy on him. His mercy is vast.
So if they deny you, [O Muhammad], say, "Your Lord is the possessor of vast mercy
فَإِن كَذَّبُوكَ فَقُل رَّبُّكُمْ ذُو رَحْمَةٍ وَاسِعَةٍ
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 233من279/اسئلة شرح كتاب نواقض الاسلام/الفرق بين كلمة وسعت في الايتين/صالح الفوزان/كبار العلماء/عقيدة — youtube.com
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