Is the statement of Allah the Exalted, "Is Allah better, or those they associate [with Him]?", among the affirmative attributes?
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The Shaykh : It is not possible except in the case of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him and his family), for he saw Allah. As for anyone other than the Messenger, it is not possible. However, the Shaykh al-Islam (may Allah have mercy on him) says: It is possible to give a person an example, not Allah (Mighty and Majestic) Himself, but an example based on his adherence to the words of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Even so, the soul does not find peace in that; it does not find peace in this. And a person cannot encompass Allah (Mighty and Majestic) in sleep, nor can he encompass Him while awake. Yes, what is it?
The questioner : What is the ruling on the expression?
The Shaykh : The expression?
The questioner : When is it correct to report about Allah, and when is it not correct to describe Him with it?
The Shaykh : If this description is not attributed to anyone other than Allah, then there is no harm. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you. Regarding the statement of Allah the Exalted:[An-Naml 27:59] Is this among the negative attributes?
The Shaykh : What are negative attributes? No, it is affirmative. It means that there is an affirmation that Allah is better than their idols. But tell me, how does Allah (Mighty and Majestic) compare Himself to the idols? We say: Because these people claim that the idols have a right like the right of Allah, so He challenged them, saying:[An-Naml 27:59] And they themselves acknowledge that Allah is better; He is the One who created them, provided for them, and saves them in the darknesses of the land and the sea. Yes.
The questioner : What is the ruling on the expression?
The Shaykh : The expression?
The questioner : When is it correct to report about Allah, and when is it not correct to describe Him with it?
The Shaykh : If this description is not attributed to anyone other than Allah, then there is no harm. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you. Regarding the statement of Allah the Exalted:
Is Allah better or what they associate with Him?"
آالله خير أما يشركونThe Shaykh : What are negative attributes? No, it is affirmative. It means that there is an affirmation that Allah is better than their idols. But tell me, how does Allah (Mighty and Majestic) compare Himself to the idols? We say: Because these people claim that the idols have a right like the right of Allah, so He challenged them, saying: