Review of the statement on the qualified attributes.

The Shaykh : Now, we have also previously discussed *makr* (stratagem), *makr* and *mihal* (deception) and *kayd* (treachery). We said that these attributes are close in meaning and that they constitute praise in one context and blame in another. Since this is the case, Allah is not described with them absolutely. It is not said that Allah is a *makir* (strategist), neither as a statement of fact nor as a name. Nor is it said that He is a *ka'id* (treacherous one), neither as a statement of fact nor as a name. This is because this meaning is praise in one situation and blame in another, so it is not possible to describe Allah with it absolutely. So what do we say? We say "The best of strategists." "The best of strategists." Is this perfection or not? That is why the expression in the Qur'an was not "The most cunning of the cunning," but rather it said: So His stratagem is nothing but good. Yes. Or do we say, in the way of contrast, contrasting with those who plot against Him, that Allah the Exalted is a strategist against those who plot against Him, or against the plotters? Yes, because of His saying: Now.