Does Ibn Hazm deny the attributes of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), and does he deny love for Him?
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The questioner : Is Ibn Hazm’s denial of the attributes a denial of their meanings...?
The Shaykh : Ibn Hazm’s denial does not mean saying: “The attribute does not exist” or “Do not say Allah has an attribute; call it a name instead of an attribute, because this is an innovation.” As for love, I do not know his opinion on whether he affirms it or not. However, he says, “Do not call it an attribute.” Yes, it is an attribute, but he says that Allah loves. I do not know his opinion on this matter, but he is allowed to say that Allah loves, but I do not say that love is an attribute.
The Shaykh : Ibn Hazm’s denial does not mean saying: “The attribute does not exist” or “Do not say Allah has an attribute; call it a name instead of an attribute, because this is an innovation.” As for love, I do not know his opinion on whether he affirms it or not. However, he says, “Do not call it an attribute.” Yes, it is an attribute, but he says that Allah loves. I do not know his opinion on this matter, but he is allowed to say that Allah loves, but I do not say that love is an attribute.