The Ruling on the Figurative Interpretation of the Names and Attributes of Allah
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Question:
He says: Shaykh, if a person or a reader interprets an attribute in a way that is not its proper place, what is the ruling on that? And tell us about the names and attributes.
Answer:
It is not permissible to interpret an attribute except with knowledge. The names and attributes of Allah are not explained except with knowledge, and they are not explained by guesswork and conjectures. Rather, the Muslim holds them in high regard and respects them.[Al-A'raf 7:180] It is obligatory for the Muslim to respect the names and attributes of Allah. He respects the names and attributes of Allah and does not interpret them other than with their correct meaning. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh
He says: Shaykh, if a person or a reader interprets an attribute in a way that is not its proper place, what is the ruling on that? And tell us about the names and attributes.
Answer:
It is not permissible to interpret an attribute except with knowledge. The names and attributes of Allah are not explained except with knowledge, and they are not explained by guesswork and conjectures. Rather, the Muslim holds them in high regard and respects them.
And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them.
وَلِلَّهِ الْأَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَىٰ فَادْعُوهُ بِهَاThe presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/117 — archive.org (10:12)
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