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In the hadith, “I seek refuge in the majesty of Allah and His power,” is this not a supplication using one of the attributes of Allah?

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Question : The saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), “I seek refuge in the majesty of Allah and His power,” is not a supplication from the Sunnah of the table spread (al-Ma'idah).

Answer : No, no, this is seeking refuge in the majesty of Allah, meaning in Allah (Mighty and Majestic), because He is Majestic. Seeking refuge may be in a created being. It may be in a created being; it is not necessary that it be in the Creator, even though the intended meaning in the hadith is this attribute. But the attribute is intended because it is realized in the one possessing it, so it is as if he is saying, “I seek refuge in You by Your majesty because You are Majestic.” From the same source.
Source قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 3283 - 4600 في الحديث أعوذ بعزة الله وقدرته أليس هذا دعاء بصفة من صفات الله؟ ابن عثيمين — youtube.com

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