How to reconcile the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) statement, “Indeed, Allah is the Master,” with his statement, “Rise to your master”?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, how do you reconcile the statement of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that “Allah is the Master” with his statement (peace and blessings be upon him)
Answer:
“He is the Master” is a general statement, whereas “your master” is specific. “Your master” is specific, not general. He did not say, “Rise to the Master”; he said, “Rise to your master.” This is a specific type of lordship, like the term “Lord” (Rabb). If “Lord” is used in a general sense, it refers to the Lord of the worlds. But if one says “the Lord of the house” or “the Lord of the animal,” it is a specific type of lordship, meaning the owner. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, how do you reconcile the statement of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that “Allah is the Master” with his statement (peace and blessings be upon him)
Rise to your master.
قوموا إلى سيدكمAnswer:
“He is the Master” is a general statement, whereas “your master” is specific. “Your master” is specific, not general. He did not say, “Rise to the Master”; he said, “Rise to your master.” This is a specific type of lordship, like the term “Lord” (Rabb). If “Lord” is used in a general sense, it refers to the Lord of the worlds. But if one says “the Lord of the house” or “the Lord of the animal,” it is a specific type of lordship, meaning the owner. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [427 /1350] كيف الجمع بين قول النبي ﷺ "إن الله هو السيد"، وبين قوله "قوموا إلى سيدكم"؟ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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