The Meaning of "Paths of Peace" in the Verse
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: In His saying,[Al-Ma'idah 5:16] what is meant by “the paths,” when the path of truth is one that leads to Paradise, and it is…
Answer:
"Peace" means paths. "Sabil" means paths, and "peace" means safe from harm. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: In His saying,
By which Allah guides those who pursue His pleasure to the ways of peace
يَهْدِي بِهِ اللَّهُ مَنِ اتَّبَعَ رِضْوَانَهُ سُبُلَ السَّلَامِAnswer:
"Peace" means paths. "Sabil" means paths, and "peace" means safe from harm. Yes.
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، فصل وأما النوع الثاني من الفتنة : ففتنة الشهوات — islamhouse.com (1:05:29)
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