The ruling on the phrase: “Allah’s mercy overtook me”
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Question:
Shaykh, what is the ruling on the phrase “Allah’s mercy overtook me, so I was saved from death”?
Answer:
This phrase is not permissible. One does not attribute matters to the attributes. Rather, a person should say, “May Allah rescue me with His mercy,” or “May Allah rescue me,” or “Allah overtook me with His mercy.” Yes.
Shaykh, what is the ruling on the phrase “Allah’s mercy overtook me, so I was saved from death”?
Answer:
This phrase is not permissible. One does not attribute matters to the attributes. Rather, a person should say, “May Allah rescue me with His mercy,” or “May Allah rescue me,” or “Allah overtook me with His mercy.” Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب 02-09-1438هـ — af.org.sa (6:45)
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