The Ruling on Ta'wil (Figurative Interpretation) Regarding the Attributes of Allah the Exalted
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Question:
Is one who falls into ta'wil (figurative interpretation) of the attributes among the matters of ijtihad (independent legal reasoning)?
Answer:
No, no, this is invalid, this is misguidance, this is from the religion of the Jahmiyyah and the Mu'tazilah. It is major shirk (associating partners with Allah)—may Allah keep us safe from it. Denying the attributes is major shirk; because it is lying to Allah—may Allah keep us safe from it—and lying to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). So the one who says, "Allah has no mercy, and is not described with might, or forgiveness, or pardon, or mercy," this is major shirk.
Q: Does he interpret them, for example?
A: It is all major shirk.
Is one who falls into ta'wil (figurative interpretation) of the attributes among the matters of ijtihad (independent legal reasoning)?
Answer:
No, no, this is invalid, this is misguidance, this is from the religion of the Jahmiyyah and the Mu'tazilah. It is major shirk (associating partners with Allah)—may Allah keep us safe from it. Denying the attributes is major shirk; because it is lying to Allah—may Allah keep us safe from it—and lying to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). So the one who says, "Allah has no mercy, and is not described with might, or forgiveness, or pardon, or mercy," this is major shirk.
Q: Does he interpret them, for example?
A: It is all major shirk.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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