The Shaykh was asked about the interpretation of the name of Allah, "al-Rafi'" (The Exalter)?

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The questioner : ...

The Shaykh : Al-Rafi'?

The questioner : ...

The Shaykh : The interpretation of al-Rafi' regarding disbelief is that the interpretation must have a basis in the Arabic language. If it has no basis, then interpreting it is like denial.

The questioner : ...

The Shaykh : Those who deny the divine attributes are divided into categories.

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