Explanation of the author's statement: "And the Book and the Sunnah indicate their existence. Among the proofs from the Book is the statement of Allah the Exalted: (What prevented you from prostrating to that which I created with My Hands?)"
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The Shaykh : He says: "Among the proofs from the Book is the statement of Allah the Exalted: [Sad 38:75]" To whom is Allah addressing this? He is addressing Iblis, saying: What prevented you from prostrating to that which I created with My Hands? Whatever Allah created with His noble hand is distinguished by additional honor and virtue. He said "with My Hands," meaning with both hands. They say that "that which I created with My Hands" means "by My blessings" or "by My power." Glory be to Allah! Does Allah have only two powers? Where are the two powers of Allah? Power is a great power with no end. Allah does not have two powers; He has one power, but it has no end. The multiplicity of the created things does not necessitate...