The description of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) as the beloved of Allah
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Question:
He says: Why is it not said that Muhammad is the beloved of Allah in a general sense?
Answer:
No, the state of being a close friend (khalah) is more noble than love; the state of being a close friend is higher and more noble than love. So if we say "the beloved of Allah," we have diminished him. Yes.
He says: Why is it not said that Muhammad is the beloved of Allah in a general sense?
Answer:
No, the state of being a close friend (khalah) is more noble than love; the state of being a close friend is higher and more noble than love. So if we say "the beloved of Allah," we have diminished him. Yes.
Source
العبودية لشيخ الإسلام ابن تيمية، العبودية لشيخ الإسلام بن تيمية [8] — alfawzan.live (1:11:21)
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