Some books list ninety-nine names for the Prophet; is there a basis for this?
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The questioner : Some books list ninety-nine names for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and enumerate them; is there a basis for this?The Shaykh : It appears that what is on the wall of the Prophet’s Mosque reaches one thousand; this needs to be verified.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : It appears to be an exaggeration; they bring up names as attributes, such as the humble, the generous, the brave, and the like, counting every attribute as a name.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Always stick to what is established and leave what is doubtful.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : It appears to be an exaggeration; they bring up names as attributes, such as the humble, the generous, the brave, and the like, counting every attribute as a name.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Always stick to what is established and leave what is doubtful.