Does the saying of Allah the Exalted: "And Allah took Abraham as a close friend" indicate that close friendship is one of the attributes of Allah?
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The questioner : Is *khalah* (friendship) one of the attributes of Allah?[An-Nisa 4:125] Is *khalah* (friendship) an attribute? Ibn Taymiyyah mentioned it in *al-Fatwa al-Hamawiyyah*, quoting some scholars. This scholar says it is an attribute, stating that *khalah* is an attribute. Of course, Ibn Taymiyyah did not comment on it, just as he did not comment on it when he mentioned that Allah has left hands. So I would like to ask about this issue?
The Shaykh : By Allah, I do not have an opinion right now. I do not have an opinion.
The questioner : Well, if Allah wills, later on... May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh: Peace be upon you.
The student : And upon you be peace, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.
And Allah took Abraham as an intimate friend.
وَاتَّخَذَ اللَّهُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ خَلِيلًاThe Shaykh : By Allah, I do not have an opinion right now. I do not have an opinion.
The questioner : Well, if Allah wills, later on... May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh: Peace be upon you.
The student : And upon you be peace, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.
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