Seeking Aid Through One of the Attributes of Allah
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Question:
Some scholars have said that it is not permissible to seek aid through one of the attributes of Allah. I hope for clarification on this issue?
Answer:
I do not think this is from the scholars, the one who says, "Do not engage with one of the attributes of Allah." I do not think he is from the scholars; he is from the ignorant.[Al-A'raf 7:180], so we seek nearness to Allah through His names and attributes, (Glorified and Exalted is He). And this is by the explicit text of the verse: "Call upon Him by them." O Merciful, have mercy on me. O Forgiver, forgive me. O Generous, be generous to me, and so on. O Provider, provide for me. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Some scholars have said that it is not permissible to seek aid through one of the attributes of Allah. I hope for clarification on this issue?
Answer:
I do not think this is from the scholars, the one who says, "Do not engage with one of the attributes of Allah." I do not think he is from the scholars; he is from the ignorant.
And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them.
وَلِلَّهِ الْأَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَىٰ فَادْعُوهُ بِهَاThe presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
شرح كتاب التوحيد [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب ما جاء أن سبب كفر بني آدم وتركهم دينهم هو الغلو في الصالحين — islamhouse.com (1:13:32)
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