Explanation of the author's statement: The intimate friendship (khalah) does not accept partnership
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Question:
The Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, says: "The intimate friendship (khalah) does not accept partnership," as the author stated. Is this from the perspective of the servant, the created being? As for from the perspective of Allah, it is not so, such as the intimate friendship of Allah with two of His prophets?
Answer:
Yes, this is from the perspective of Allah; we do not delve into it. Allah takes whom He wills as an intimate friend from among His servants. As for the created beings, no. The intimate friend of Allah (Khalil) does not take another intimate friend alongside Allah. Yes. The beginning of the story of Ibrahim (peace be upon him) with his son.
The presenter:
Yes.
The Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, says: "The intimate friendship (khalah) does not accept partnership," as the author stated. Is this from the perspective of the servant, the created being? As for from the perspective of Allah, it is not so, such as the intimate friendship of Allah with two of His prophets?
Answer:
Yes, this is from the perspective of Allah; we do not delve into it. Allah takes whom He wills as an intimate friend from among His servants. As for the created beings, no. The intimate friend of Allah (Khalil) does not take another intimate friend alongside Allah. Yes. The beginning of the story of Ibrahim (peace be upon him) with his son.
The presenter:
Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 15 من 21 / شرح رسالة العبودية/محبة الله للعبد ومحبة العبد لله/صالح الفوزان/العقيدة/كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:01:25)
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