The Intended Meaning of the Prophet Being the Most Knowledgeable of Creation Regarding Allah
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Question:
The presenter: The Shaykh informed you that Allah mentioned last week that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) is the most knowledgeable of creation regarding Allah the Exalted. Is the intended meaning of "the most knowledgeable of creation" like Adam (peace be upon him), or is the intended meaning of "creation" the people of Islam? Also, the angels know before their Lord (Exalted and Majestic is He) what humans do not know. I hope you will clarify this, Honorable Shaykh?
Answer:
No, absolutely not. The statement is to be taken at its apparent meaning. He is the most knowledgeable of creation (peace and blessings be upon him), the best of creation, and the master of the descendants of Adam (peace be upon him). There is no doubt in that.
The presenter: The Shaykh informed you that Allah mentioned last week that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) is the most knowledgeable of creation regarding Allah the Exalted. Is the intended meaning of "the most knowledgeable of creation" like Adam (peace be upon him), or is the intended meaning of "creation" the people of Islam? Also, the angels know before their Lord (Exalted and Majestic is He) what humans do not know. I hope you will clarify this, Honorable Shaykh?
Answer:
No, absolutely not. The statement is to be taken at its apparent meaning. He is the most knowledgeable of creation (peace and blessings be upon him), the best of creation, and the master of the descendants of Adam (peace be upon him). There is no doubt in that.
Source
شرح لمعة الاعتقاد [ صالح الفوزان ]، بداية من قوله : وما أشكل من ذلك وجب إثباته لفظا — islamhouse.com (1:02:38)
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