The Attribute of the Self for Allah the Exalted
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Question:
Is the attribute of the Self (nafs) for Allah an attribute of His essence?
Answer:
Yes, Allah the Exalted said regarding 'Isa (peace be upon him) that he said: [Al-Ma'idah: 116] "Allah is my Self," meaning His essence.
Is the attribute of the Self (nafs) for Allah an attribute of His essence?
Answer:
Yes, Allah the Exalted said regarding 'Isa (peace be upon him) that he said:
You know what is within myself, and I do not know what is within Yourself
تَعْلَمُ مَا فِي نَفْسِي وَلَا أَعْلَمُ مَا فِي نَفْسِكَ
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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