Using the plural pronoun for the singular
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The second question of Fatwa No. ( 2872 ):
Q2: In some Qur'anic verses, Allah refers to Himself using the plural pronoun (We), and in others using the singular (He), meaning He refers to Himself sometimes in the plural and sometimes in the singular. What is the meaning of this?
A2: One of the styles of the Arabic language is for a person to refer to himself using the plural pronoun "We" for the sake of magnification, and to refer to himself using the singular first-person pronoun, such as "I," or the third-person pronoun, such as "He." These three styles appear in the Qur'an, and Allah addresses the Arabs in their own language. As for the claim of the Christians that such statements as His saying, Exalted is He:[Al-Hijr 15:9] , and similar verses, necessitate the Trinity, that is a false claim. The Qur'anic verses, the Prophetic hadiths, and the consensus of the people of knowledge and faith indicate its falsity, such as
His saying, Exalted is He: , and His saying, Exalted is He: [Al-Ikhlas 112:1-2] , and so on of the surah. There are many verses in this meaning. And success is from Allah. And may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q2: In some Qur'anic verses, Allah refers to Himself using the plural pronoun (We), and in others using the singular (He), meaning He refers to Himself sometimes in the plural and sometimes in the singular. What is the meaning of this?
A2: One of the styles of the Arabic language is for a person to refer to himself using the plural pronoun "We" for the sake of magnification, and to refer to himself using the singular first-person pronoun, such as "I," or the third-person pronoun, such as "He." These three styles appear in the Qur'an, and Allah addresses the Arabs in their own language. As for the claim of the Christians that such statements as His saying, Exalted is He:
Indeed, it is We who sent down the Qur'an
إِنَّا نَحْنُ نَـزَّلْنَا الذِّكْرَHis saying, Exalted is He:
And your God is one God; there is no deity except Him, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate
وَإِلَهُكُمْ إِلَهٌ وَاحِدٌ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلا هُوَ الرَّحْمَنُ الرَّحِيمُ(1) Say, "He is Allah, [who is] One, (2) Allah, the Eternal Refuge.
قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ (1) اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ
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