The Meaning of Enumerating the Beautiful Names of Allah
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Question:
The questioner says: Shaykh Abu 'Abdullah, the hadith of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3508Sahih (Darussalam) Is there a word you would direct to the Muslims regarding the importance of taking care to enumerate the names of Allah the Exalted and knowing His attributes?
Answer:
Yes, there is great virtue in this. The meaning of "enumerating them" is not merely counting them and memorizing them, but rather that one acts upon them and calls upon Allah with them, for Allah (Mighty and Majestic) said[Al-A'raf 7:180] so one seeks nearness to Allah through them. As for merely counting them and knowing their meanings, or knowing their meanings without calling upon Allah with them, that is not the intended purpose. Yes.
The questioner says: Shaykh Abu 'Abdullah, the hadith of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)
Indeed, Allah has ninety-nine Names, whoever counts them shall enter Paradise.
إن لله تسعة وتسعين اسما من أحصاها دخل الجنةAnswer:
Yes, there is great virtue in this. The meaning of "enumerating them" is not merely counting them and memorizing them, but rather that one acts upon them and calls upon Allah with them, for Allah (Mighty and Majestic) said
And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them.
وَلِلَّهِ الْأَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَىٰ فَادْعُوهُ بِهَا
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/239 — archive.org (11:49)
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