Is it permissible to describe the speech of our Lord with the attribute of being eternal?
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Question:
Is it permissible to describe the speech of our Lord with the attribute of being eternal?
Answer:
In terms of meaning, in terms of generality, yes, the speech of Allah is eternal, meaning that it has no beginning. In terms of generality and type, it is said to be eternal in type, meaning that the speech of Allah (Mighty and Majestic) has no beginning. Just as there is no beginning to His Essence, there is no beginning to His attributes, and among them is speech.
Is it permissible to describe the speech of our Lord with the attribute of being eternal?
Answer:
In terms of meaning, in terms of generality, yes, the speech of Allah is eternal, meaning that it has no beginning. In terms of generality and type, it is said to be eternal in type, meaning that the speech of Allah (Mighty and Majestic) has no beginning. Just as there is no beginning to His Essence, there is no beginning to His attributes, and among them is speech.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 93 - هل يجوز وصف كلام ربنا بوصف القديم؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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