Is the number or the strength intended in "Seven whom He will shade..."?
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Question:
The saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):Muwatta Malik 51:14 Some opinions state that the seven referred to here are not the number, but rather the strength?
Answer:
No, the category of seven.
The saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
There are seven whom Allah will shade in His shade
سبعةٌ يُظِلُّهم الله في ظِلِّهAnswer:
No, the category of seven.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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