Is it correct to say, "We believe in the attributes of Allah according to the intent of Allah"?
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The questioner : To say, "We believe in the attributes of Allah according to the intent of Allah," is this a form of tafwid (delegation)?
The Shaykh : No, "according to the intent of Allah" is a form of affirming the meaning, because Allah intended the meaning. This is well known from al-Shafi'i (may Allah have mercy on him), and it is the truth. The time has ended.
The reader: Our Shaykh (may Allah guide him to what He loves and is pleased with) said: "The fourth principle: The apparent meaning of the texts is what comes to mind from them, and this varies according to the context."
The Shaykh : In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
In the previous principle, it was established that it is obligatory to interpret the texts according to what? According to their apparent meaning. This applies to matters concerning the names and attributes of Allah, as well as to practical rulings, because the Qur'an was revealed in the Arabic language, so it must be interpreted according to what this language requires.
The Shaykh : No, "according to the intent of Allah" is a form of affirming the meaning, because Allah intended the meaning. This is well known from al-Shafi'i (may Allah have mercy on him), and it is the truth. The time has ended.
The reader: Our Shaykh (may Allah guide him to what He loves and is pleased with) said: "The fourth principle: The apparent meaning of the texts is what comes to mind from them, and this varies according to the context."
The Shaykh : In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
In the previous principle, it was established that it is obligatory to interpret the texts according to what? According to their apparent meaning. This applies to matters concerning the names and attributes of Allah, as well as to practical rulings, because the Qur'an was revealed in the Arabic language, so it must be interpreted according to what this language requires.