The Meaning of "Allah Was Grateful to Her" in the Story of the Prostitute
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The questioner:
The Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, says: In the story of the prostitute who gave water to a dog, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said in the hadith, "So Allah was grateful to her." What is the meaning of this phrase?
The Shaykh:
It means He forgave her. Allah was grateful for her favor and kindness toward this dog, so He forgave her.
The questioner:
The Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, says: Is it permissible?
The Shaykh:
(Exalted and Majestic is He) is Grateful; among His names is that He is Grateful. Yes.
The Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, says: In the story of the prostitute who gave water to a dog, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said in the hadith, "So Allah was grateful to her." What is the meaning of this phrase?
The Shaykh:
It means He forgave her. Allah was grateful for her favor and kindness toward this dog, so He forgave her.
The questioner:
The Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, says: Is it permissible?
The Shaykh:
(Exalted and Majestic is He) is Grateful; among His names is that He is Grateful. Yes.
Source
الفوزان -أشرطة- شرح زاد المستقنع مع الأسئلة - 087-نفقة الأقارب والمماليك - 17-7-25 هـ — archive.org (1:05:53)
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