The Shadow of Allah on the Day of Resurrection: Is It a Created Entity?
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, is the shadow of Allah mentioned in the hadith on the Day of Resurrection a created entity, or is it specific to Allah alone?
The Shaykh:
Some narrations mention the shadow of His Throne. This refers to the shadow of the Throne, which is a created entity and is not among the attributes of Allah (Mighty and Majestic).
The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
Some scholars say it should be left as it appears on the surface and not interpreted. I have seen the words of Shaykh 'Abd al-'Aziz (may Allah have mercy on him), who said it should be left as it appears on the surface and not interpreted. However, in some narrations, it is under the shadow of His Throne, but from the shadow to the Throne. Perhaps this explains that narration for him.
Honorable Shaykh, is the shadow of Allah mentioned in the hadith on the Day of Resurrection a created entity, or is it specific to Allah alone?
The Shaykh:
Some narrations mention the shadow of His Throne. This refers to the shadow of the Throne, which is a created entity and is not among the attributes of Allah (Mighty and Majestic).
The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
Some scholars say it should be left as it appears on the surface and not interpreted. I have seen the words of Shaykh 'Abd al-'Aziz (may Allah have mercy on him), who said it should be left as it appears on the surface and not interpreted. However, in some narrations, it is under the shadow of His Throne, but from the shadow to the Throne. Perhaps this explains that narration for him.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب الترغيب في مكارم الأخلاق — islamhouse.com (1:07:59)
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