What is the meaning of the statement that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) does not possess the power to benefit or harm, let alone a slave who is capable?
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Question:
The Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, says: In the book Kashf al-Shubuhat, it is stated that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) does not possess the power to benefit or harm, let alone a slave who is capable. He asks: What is the meaning of the statement of Shaykh Muhammad (may Allah have mercy on him), "let alone a slave who is capable"?
Answer:
The Messenger did not possess the power to bring harm or benefit to himself, so how could 'Abd al-Qadir possess the power to bring harm or benefit, when they claim that he possesses the power to bring harm and benefit? How could 'Abd al-Qadir?
The Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, says: In the book Kashf al-Shubuhat, it is stated that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) does not possess the power to benefit or harm, let alone a slave who is capable. He asks: What is the meaning of the statement of Shaykh Muhammad (may Allah have mercy on him), "let alone a slave who is capable"?
Answer:
The Messenger did not possess the power to bring harm or benefit to himself, so how could 'Abd al-Qadir possess the power to bring harm or benefit, when they claim that he possesses the power to bring harm and benefit? How could 'Abd al-Qadir?
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قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما معنى قول أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم لا يملك نفعًا ولا ضرًّا فضلاً عن عبد القادر؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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