The Meaning of al-Samad
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Question:
Some of the Sunnah explain the term *al-Khmir* (the Most Merciful) as meaning that He is free from needing anything, while all that is connected to Him needs Him in what He knows. Is this phrase
Answer:
This is correct, yes. He is *al-Samad*, the One who is self-sufficient in Himself and in need of nothing else, while everyone is in need of Him. The creatures turn to Him for their needs, yes.
Some of the Sunnah explain the term *al-Khmir* (the Most Merciful) as meaning that He is free from needing anything, while all that is connected to Him needs Him in what He knows. Is this phrase
Answer:
This is correct, yes. He is *al-Samad*, the One who is self-sufficient in Himself and in need of nothing else, while everyone is in need of Him. The creatures turn to Him for their needs, yes.
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