Names and Attributes of God
1,048 questions
Is it permissible to continue using an email address with the name "Al-Mu'min," knowing that it is one of the Beautiful Names of Allah?
Are the palm and fingertips among the attributes of God? What is the proof for that? And does their absence from mention in most well-known sources indicate ignorance or doubt?
Should a friend be informed about being lied to in the past to clear the names of innocent women, with the potential consequence of losing the friendship, or should one remain silent while fearing God's punishment?
What are the factors that widen the gap between Muslims and Christians?
What is the difference between the divine attributes of "نزول" (descending) and "هبوط" (alighting), and between "قرب" (nearness), "تقرب" (drawing near), "دنو" (drawing close), and "تدلي" (leaning down)? Also, do you recommend the book "Sifat Allah min al-Kitab wa al-Sunnah" (Attributes of Allah from the Book and the Sunnah) by Sheikh Al-Saqqaf?
What is meant by the word "Al-Wahdaniyah" (Oneness) that Abu Yazid al-Bistami mentioned in his saying, "the emptiness of the heart for Al-Wahdaniyah," when he was asked about Allah's Greatest Name?
How can I strengthen my faith and trust in Allah? May Allah reward you abundantly.
What is the ruling on the poet's saying: "My Lord has become jealous over Ahmad's wife, and I am jealous over the Prophet's honor"? And is it permissible to listen to anasheed that include phrases such as: "Your phantom dallies with my imagination"?
Does God answer the prayer of the weak-in-faith person who acknowledges his sins while still committing them, and does He strengthen his faith? And is it permissible to supplicate with "O Allah, increase me from Your wealth and from Your beauty," or "O Allah, increase me in wealth and beauty, O Allah, extinguish my desires"? And what are the Sharia-compliant pieces of advice for prolonging prostration and increasing supplication with Allah's Most Beautiful Names?
Is the statement by Al-Shafi'i, Al-Qushayri, Al-Ash'ari, Al-Bayhaqi, and Al-Baghdadi that "Allah Almighty has no place" or "no place encompasses Him and no time passes over Him" correct and clear?
Can you explain to me the meaning of Allah's name Al-Khaafid (The Abaser)?
Is it permissible to say, "Under the wings of His Mercy"?
How can we reconcile describing Allah as "the Best of creators" with negating any equal to Him?
Are the "rida" (upper garment) and "izar" (lower garment) among the attributes of Allah, and does this contradict the Oneness of Allah Almighty, given that they might be believed to be separate from His essence, Glory be to Him?
Is it true that Ibn Taymiyyah once descended from the minbar in the mosque while explaining how Allah descends in the last third of the night and said: "He descends like this"?
Does the story of God "placing His foot" in Hell describe God's form, or is it a metaphor to describe the torment of Hell?
What is the reason for some of the Salaf audibly sighing upon hearing verses of the Qur’an, even though this was not reported of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his companions?
How do you respond to the misconceptions related to the incarnation of Christ, his death, and his crucifixion, and the affirmation of his divinity and his being taken as the Son of God, while you deny the literal meaning of birth and interpret the term "Son of God" to mean belonging or the eternal Word of God emanating from Him?
Has nothing of the Qur'an been abrogated? And what is the benefit of abrogating verses, given God's prior knowledge and His pledge to preserve the Qur'an?
What is the ruling on naming a female "Rawasi," and is God pleased with this name, which means "firmly rooted mountains"?
Are the attributes included in the appellation of "Allah" only the essential attributes, or both the essential and volitional attributes together? Does this include Allah's speech, mercy, knowledge, power, and descent? And what is meant by "Allah is one God with His names and attributes, and all His names and attributes are included in the appellation of Allah"?
Is it obligatory to believe that Allah transcends place and time? And what is meant by that? And what is one's duty towards this belief?
Are there any hadiths indicating that God is named "O Fulfiller of Needs," "O Healer of Illnesses," "O Solver of Problems," or "O Raiser of Ranks"?
What is the ruling on attributing actions such as "May God make your days pleasant" (Allah yutayyib ayamak), "May God gladden your eyes" (Allah yaqirr ‘aynak), and "May God reassure your heart" (Allah yutma’in qalbaka) to Allah the Almighty, if their meaning is good and there is textual evidence for them from the Source or as an attribute, even if not in the form of a verb?