Introduction to the Book *Sayd al-Khatir* by Ibn al-Jawzi
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Question:
Abu Salih asks about the following books, Honorable Shaykh, and about reading them: *Sayd al-Khatir*.
Answer:
*Sayd al-Khatir* by Ibn al-Jawzi is a book that serves as a notebook in which he records the thoughts and fleeting ideas that come to his mind. It contains many benefits, but it also contains errors, especially regarding creed, including ta'wil (figurative interpretation) of some of the attributes. Yes.
Abu Salih asks about the following books, Honorable Shaykh, and about reading them: *Sayd al-Khatir*.
Answer:
*Sayd al-Khatir* by Ibn al-Jawzi is a book that serves as a notebook in which he records the thoughts and fleeting ideas that come to his mind. It contains many benefits, but it also contains errors, especially regarding creed, including ta'wil (figurative interpretation) of some of the attributes. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/189 — archive.org (12:52)
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