What is the objection if we say that the *kaf* is for likeness, and a problem arises because that means we are asking Allah to send blessings upon Muhammad and his family with a blessing other than His blessing upon Ibrahim and his family?
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The Shaykh : And if we say that the *kaf* is for the cause in the phrase "as You sent blessings," we are saved from a well-known doubt among the scholars. Who knows this doubt? That is, they raised an objection to this; they raised an objection to this. Who knows the objection?
The questioner : That Ibrahim (peace be upon him) was sent by Allah (Mighty and Majestic) to the nation of Muhammad.
The Shaykh : Based on what?
The questioner : On ... .
The Shaykh : It appears that we need the one behind us. Oh brother, what is the objection raised against the view that the *kaf* is for likeness?
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Based on what? This is what the brother said: they say if we say the *kaf* is for likeness, a problem arises because that means we are asking that Allah send blessings upon Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and his family with a blessing other than His blessing upon Ibrahim and his family, based on the fact that the thing being likened is less than the thing it is likened to. So if I say "So-and-so is like the sea in his generosity," which one is stronger?
The questioner : That Ibrahim (peace be upon him) was sent by Allah (Mighty and Majestic) to the nation of Muhammad.
The Shaykh : Based on what?
The questioner : On ... .
The Shaykh : It appears that we need the one behind us. Oh brother, what is the objection raised against the view that the *kaf* is for likeness?
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Based on what? This is what the brother said: they say if we say the *kaf* is for likeness, a problem arises because that means we are asking that Allah send blessings upon Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and his family with a blessing other than His blessing upon Ibrahim and his family, based on the fact that the thing being likened is less than the thing it is likened to. So if I say "So-and-so is like the sea in his generosity," which one is stronger?