The Ruling on One Who Distorts the Attributes of Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He)
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Question:
I seek forgiveness from Allah for you. Is everyone who distorts the attributes of Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) considered an innovator, or is he safe in the gathering?
Answer:
There is no doubt that one who distorts the attributes of Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) is an innovator who commits a doctrinal innovation. Innovations are of two types: doctrinal innovations and practical innovations. One who distorts the attributes is an innovator who commits a doctrinal innovation, which is more severe than a practical innovation. This is because it is obligatory to believe in the attributes according to their meaning and what they denote, without distortion or asking how they are. This is what is obligatory.
I seek forgiveness from Allah for you. Is everyone who distorts the attributes of Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) considered an innovator, or is he safe in the gathering?
Answer:
There is no doubt that one who distorts the attributes of Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) is an innovator who commits a doctrinal innovation. Innovations are of two types: doctrinal innovations and practical innovations. One who distorts the attributes is an innovator who commits a doctrinal innovation, which is more severe than a practical innovation. This is because it is obligatory to believe in the attributes according to their meaning and what they denote, without distortion or asking how they are. This is what is obligatory.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 08 من 15 / شرح أصول الإيمان / من ترك الحكم بكتاب الله / صالح الفوزان / العقيدة/ كبار العلماء — youtube.com (55:56)
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