Seeking Refuge in the Attributes of Allah, Such as Saying: I Seek Refuge in the Words of Allah
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Question:
He says: Is it permissible for me to seek refuge in an attribute, such as saying, "I seek refuge in the Words of Allah"?
Answer:
Yes, this has been reported. This was reported in the hadithSunan Abi Dawud 3898Sahih (Al-Albani) because it is one of His attributes, one of the attributes of Allah the Exalted. Seeking refuge is done by Allah or by one of His attributes. Swearing an oath is done by Allah or by one of His attributes. Seeking nearness to Allah (tawassul) is done by one of the attributes of Allah, or by one of His names, [Al-A'raf 7:180], yes.
He says: Is it permissible for me to seek refuge in an attribute, such as saying, "I seek refuge in the Words of Allah"?
Answer:
Yes, this has been reported. This was reported in the hadith
I take refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He created
أعوذ بكلمات الله التامات من شر ما خلقAnd to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them.
وَلِلَّهِ الْأَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَىٰ فَادْعُوهُ بِهَا
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