Names and Attributes of God
1,103 questions
How can I remain steadfast in repentance after returning to watching forbidden things, and are the recordings on pornographic websites that I was unable to delete considered ongoing sins, and how do I stop them, and what is the way to restore the sweetness of faith?
Is the suspension of disbelief on a certain matter dependent on uttering it for it to take effect, or does it take effect even if the person does not utter it? Does disbelief occur immediately or upon breaking the oath if the suspension necessitates disbelief? Is disbelief repeated with the repetition of the suspended action? Is it possible to retract the suspension before breaking the oath? Does one become an infidel merely by suspending disbelief?
What should I do about my professor who insults the Prophet, may God's prayers and peace be upon him, with his comments and describes his exodus from Quraish as treachery, and how should I deal with him if he continues to do so?
What is the ruling on compelling someone to swear by Allah by saying, "I adjure you by the Almighty Compeller to do such and such," or a similar phrase?
Why do we not adhere to what the Salaf said regarding the divine attributes, that their interpretation is merely to read them, without affirming or denying attributes such as the Hand, and that al-istiwa' (establishment) means highness and elevation, and to suffice with reading the verse and interpreting the general meaning without dwelling on ambiguous words like al-istiwa', the Hand, and the Shin? Is this safer and a true following of the Salaf?
What is the ruling on writing names that contain the لفظ الجلالة (the majestic word for God, i.e., Allah) or names of the Companions (such as Abdullah Street, Omar ibn Al-Khattab Street) on medical envelopes (prescriptions, reports, X-rays) which also bear the name of the patient, a name that might include the remembrance of Allah (such as Abdur-Rahman)? And does its ruling differ from that of plastic bags and letter envelopes?
Is a person held accountable for the passing thoughts of malice and envy that come to him despite his disapproval of them? And what is the way to get rid of them and elevate the heart?
Why is there nothing on your website indicating that God is One in His self-subsisting Oneness, supported by proofs such as the argument of innate disposition (fitra), the proof of limitedness, and others? And is there any error in that?
What is the way to deal with recurring whispers and doubts about the Oneness of Allah and Tawhid, and can I be guided to decisive proofs in this regard?
What are the facilitating causes for knowing God and appreciating Him as He truly deserves?
What is the ruling regarding a poem that includes polytheism—we seek refuge in Allah—by describing the owner of the white dome in Najaf as healing from diseases, and that circumambulating his dome and contemplating his door reveals his face, and that his beautiful names heal from illness? Does this make the grave like the Kaaba? And what are the sayings of the people of knowledge concerning it?
Are all of Allah's names meaningful? Is it disbelief for someone to say to a person "the King" intending to equate him with Allah? Are all of Allah's names without equal?
Do the doubts one feels concerning the supplication for marriage being answered, after repentance and reliance on Allah, indicate a satanic whisper or a lack of sincerity in one's repentance?
What is meant by some of God's attributes being "eternal in kind, yet originated in their individual occurrences"? Does "originated" here imply the attribute's connection to the Divine Will? And what is the meaning of "eternal in kind"?
Is expiation (kaffarah) or something similar obligatory for someone who ordered the throwing away of the Gospel, believing it to be distorted, and then regretted that action?
Does "Abdullah" mean "he who does what God loves and approves of"?
How did the righteous predecessors infer that God's intrinsic attributes are eternal and everlasting?
What is the ruling of Islamic law regarding someone who feels sadness and grief due to a disfigurement in his head and the hurtful looks of people towards him?
What is the basis for the exegetes' (mufassirun) specifying certain numbers and names in their interpretation of verses that deal with unseen matters, such as the verse: "Have you not seen those who left their homes, numbering in the thousands, for fear of death?"
If someone swears by "By God, it's a disgrace" and I nod in agreement, do I owe expiation for an oath (kaffarat yamin) if what he swore by is not disgraceful? And do I owe expiation for an oath if I use "yes" or "no" as an answer to someone who swears by God, intending to disclose the correct information contrary to what he swore by, while fearing bearing the expiation without the one who swore?
Is everything in the Ash'ari school in accordance with the school of Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah and the righteous predecessors (Salaf al-Salih)? And what is their true position on the allegorical interpretation (ta'wil) of the Names and Attributes, knowing that Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari lived his life as a Mu'tazili, then as a Mutakallim (theologian), and then Allah guided him to the school of Ahl al-Sunnah, but when we say "Ash'aris," are they only his followers who are upon the school of Ahl al-Sunnah?
What is the ruling on not advising shop owners who stick newspapers on their shop windows?
How do I rid myself of the desire to commit forbidden acts?
What is the meaning of Allah's Name "Al-Jamil (The Beautiful)," what are its effects on the universe and humanity, how can it be inferred, what are its faith-based implications, and how do we live in accordance with it?