The Difference Between General Presence and Special Presence
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Question:
May Allah reward you with good. Abu Hasan asks about a noble verse in the saying of Allah the Exalted:[An-Nahl 16:128] He asks: What is the difference between the general presence of Allah the Exalted with all creation and the special presence with the people of excellence and piety, while mentioning some of the implications of this special presence?
Answer:
Yes, presence is of two types: a general presence with all creation, meaning encompassing them and knowing them and what they do, and that nothing of their affairs or deeds is hidden from Him; and a special presence with His believing servants, meaning supporting them, aiding them, and helping them. These are the effects of the special presence: that Allah helps them, supports them, aids them, and protects them, in addition to the general presence, which is encompassing and being aware of their deeds. Yes.
May Allah reward you with good. Abu Hasan asks about a noble verse in the saying of Allah the Exalted:
Indeed, Allah is with those who fear Him and those who are doers of good.
إِنَّ اللَّهَ مَعَ الَّذِينَ اتَّقَوا وَّالَّذِينَ هُم مُّحْسِنُونَAnswer:
Yes, presence is of two types: a general presence with all creation, meaning encompassing them and knowing them and what they do, and that nothing of their affairs or deeds is hidden from Him; and a special presence with His believing servants, meaning supporting them, aiding them, and helping them. These are the effects of the special presence: that Allah helps them, supports them, aids them, and protects them, in addition to the general presence, which is encompassing and being aware of their deeds. Yes.
Source
الفرق بين المعية العامة والخاصة — alfawzan.live
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