Seeking refuge in other than Allah?
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Question:
Shaykh Salih, it may be difficult for some to understand that seeking refuge in the words of Allah is seeking refuge in other than Allah. How is this difficulty resolved or removed?
Answer:
This is a wrong understanding; it is an invalid understanding. The words of Allah and the attributes of Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, are essential to His essence. They are not separate from Him, and they are not created. Rather, they are the attributes of Allah, Mighty and Majestic. Allah with His attributes is One, Unique, Glorified and Exalted is He. Yes.
Shaykh Salih, it may be difficult for some to understand that seeking refuge in the words of Allah is seeking refuge in other than Allah. How is this difficulty resolved or removed?
Answer:
This is a wrong understanding; it is an invalid understanding. The words of Allah and the attributes of Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, are essential to His essence. They are not separate from Him, and they are not created. Rather, they are the attributes of Allah, Mighty and Majestic. Allah with His attributes is One, Unique, Glorified and Exalted is He. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 06 من 08|أسئلة شرح كتاب التوحيد|مسائل الأذكار والأدعية الشرعية| الاستعاذة بغير الله؟ — youtube.com
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