From the book *Nuzhat al-Mutaqqin*, a commentary on *Riyad al-Salihin*

Question : May Allah keep you safe. This questioner is asking about the book *Nuzhat al-Mutaqqin*, a commentary on *Riyad al-Salihin*. He says it contains figurative interpretations (ta'wil) of the names and attributes of Allah. He notes that it is sold in bookstores and is widely available. It also permits women to visit graves, among other things. What is your guidance regarding this?

Answer : Our guidance is that a person should be cautious of it. Be cautious of it, and do not accept everything it says as true as long as the book is described in the way the questioner mentioned. I have not read it, so I do not know about it. However, if the book is as the questioner said, it is obligatory to be cautious of this book regarding what the questioner pointed out. May Allah keep you safe. I do not advise a layperson or a junior student of knowledge to acquire such a book, because it may appear