The interpretation of the meaning of al-Samad
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Question:
In the explanation by Shaykh Muhammad Abu Nuniyyah, he cited from the author of al-Bidaya that he interpreted al-Samad as a prophet to whom there is no response.
Answer:
Yes, this is well known. If you refer to the interpretation of this concept by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Kathir, you will find this meaning. Allah, Mighty and Majestic, is not like the created things.[Ash-Shuraa 42:11] Exalted is He. The created things have efforts, like this or like that, but Allah, Mighty and Majestic, is not like anything. This is based on the evidence.
In the explanation by Shaykh Muhammad Abu Nuniyyah, he cited from the author of al-Bidaya that he interpreted al-Samad as a prophet to whom there is no response.
Answer:
Yes, this is well known. If you refer to the interpretation of this concept by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Kathir, you will find this meaning. Allah, Mighty and Majestic, is not like the created things.
There is nothing like unto Him
لَيْسَ كَمِثْلِهِ شَيْءٌ
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 34 من 64 / شرح القصيدة النونية / وهو الرفيق يحب أهل الرفق / صالح الفوزان / العقيدة / كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:02:30)
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