Allah the Exalted’s description with the attribute of stratagem
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Question:
Does Allah the Exalted direct benefit in a person’s faith on his day?
Answer:
He is described with what He described Himself with,[Ali 'Imran 3:54], so it is said, "Allah plots against whoever plots against Him" or "plots against His believing servants." It is restricted; it is said, "He plots against whoever plots against Him" or "against His believing servants." It is not said, "Allah plots" or "Allah is a plotter." This is not said. It must be restricted, as in the verse, "And they plotted, [Ali 'Imran 3:54], [An-Naml 27:50], indeed they plot a plot, and I plot a plot." The chapter of reciprocity and retribution is mentioned in its form.
Does Allah the Exalted direct benefit in a person’s faith on his day?
Answer:
He is described with what He described Himself with,
And the disbelievers planned, but Allah planned
وَمَكَرُوا وَمَكَرَ اللَّهُbut Allah planned. And Allah is the best of planners.
وَمَكَرَ اللَّهُ وَاللَّهُ خَيْرُ الْمَاكِرِينَAnd they planned a plan, and We planned a plan, while they perceived not.
وَمَكَرُوا مَكْرًا وَمَكَرْنَا مَكْرًا وَهُمْ لَا يَشْعُرُونَ
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، بداية من باب الوضوء — islamhouse.com (55:24)
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