What is your opinion regarding the statement of Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah: "Indeed, Allah (Mighty and Majestic) is with us in reality"?
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The Shaykh : Very well.
The questioner : Shaykh, regarding your statement as well, the statement of Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah: "Indeed, Allah (Mighty and Majestic) is with us in reality", naturally, the matter is confusing for many people, specifically the word "reality."
The Shaykh : Does Allah have a real essence?
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : Now, do we know it?
The questioner : We do not know it.
The Shaykh : Now, everything has a reality that corresponds to it. The attributes of Allah are like His essence; just as His essence is real, it is an essence, but it does not resemble other essences. Likewise, the attributes of Allah are real attributes, but they do not resemble other attributes.[Ash-Shuraa 42:11] Glory be to You, O Allah, with Your praise. I testify that there is no deity but You. I seek Your forgiveness and I repent to You. Welcome, Abu Muhammad, you are welcome.
The questioner : Shaykh, regarding your statement as well, the statement of Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah: "Indeed, Allah (Mighty and Majestic) is with us in reality", naturally, the matter is confusing for many people, specifically the word "reality."
The Shaykh : Does Allah have a real essence?
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : Now, do we know it?
The questioner : We do not know it.
The Shaykh : Now, everything has a reality that corresponds to it. The attributes of Allah are like His essence; just as His essence is real, it is an essence, but it does not resemble other essences. Likewise, the attributes of Allah are real attributes, but they do not resemble other attributes.