The Meaning of the Name of Allah, al-Mannan

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Question:
I seek forgiveness from Allah. Is it possible for the state of Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, to be [described in this way]?

Answer:
As for al-Fannan, this has not been mentioned in the meanings. As for al-Mannan, it was mentioned in a hadith, but they say that it is weak. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "You are Allah, al-Mannan"

Ibn Juraij reported: I asked 'Ata': What do you recite when you are in a state of bowing (in prayer)? He said:" Hallowed be Thou, and with Thy praise, there is no god but Thou." Son of Abd Mulaika narrated to me on the anthority of 'A'isha (who reported): I missed one night the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) (from his bed). I thought that he might have gone to one of his other wives. I searched for him and then came back and (found him) in a state of bowing, or prostration, saying: Hallowed be Thou and with Thy praise; there is no god but Thou. I said: With my father mayest thou be ransomed and with my mother. I was thinking of (another) affair, whereas you are (occupied) in another one.

لا إله إلا أنت

Sahih Muslim 485

. This was reported, but they say that there is weakness in the hadith; there is weakness in al-Mannan. The meaning of al-Mannan is the Giver who gives to His servants. He is al-Mannan from al-mann, which means bestowing favor; it means the One who bestows favor upon His servants. But Allah bestows favor upon whom He wills of His servants, meaning He shows them favor. Yes.

Source مدى صحة أن اسم الحنان والمنان من أسماء الله تعالى — alfawzan.live

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