Names and Attributes of God
1,103 questions
To what extent is it true to say that the Ash'aris and the Maturidis are Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama'ah, and that Salafism and Wahhabism are proponents of anthropomorphism (tajseem)? And to what extent is the narration attributed to Imam Ali, which speaks of disbelievers describing the Creator with a body and limbs, authentic? And did Ibn Taymiyyah repent and return to the Ash'ari creed? And was Ibn Kathir an Ash'ari, and if not, why did he not interpret Surat Al-Qalam: 42 according to the methodology of the Salaf? And did any of the Companions or Imams, such as Ahmad ibn Hanbal and Al-Shafi'i, allegorically interpret (ta'weel) any verses of the Qur'an?
ما هو الحلف المحرم بحرف الغين؟
Is the singing of Arab singers with sacred and revered words and phrases in their songs considered mockery that expels one from the faith, for the singer and the attentive listener?
Is it permissible to supplicate to Allah with (O, Mighty Pillar)?
Why is Almighty Allah not deemed transcendent above corporeality, movement, and transference, despite the consensus of the Sunnis regarding His transcendence, and the existence of statements from Imam Al-Shafi’i, Imam Ahmad, and Abu Ya’la Al-Hanbali that deem anyone who attributes a body to Allah or the attributes of bodies to be an infidel?
Is the correct interpretation of the ḥadīth, "Hell will continue to have people thrown into it, and it will say, 'Is there any more?' until the Lord of Might places His foot in it," the allegorical interpretation of "foot" as referring to a people whom Allah will cast into Hell, or is it to believe that the foot is known, its modality unknown, and questioning it is an innovation? And what is the criterion for understanding the attributes of Allah Almighty from the Qur’an and the Sunnah? And is there a book that compiles these attributes in an easy-to-understand manner, far from the complexities of kalām theology, while clarifying the correct opinion? And does a verbal expression preclude its literal application if it bears a linguistic meaning? And what book do you recommend for a Muslim to read concerning the attributes?
What are the attributes of Allah mentioned in Al-Hashr?
Why did Allah Almighty say in the verse of repentance: "And Allah was Knowing and Wise" and not "Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful," and why did He mention "evil" in one place and "sins" in another?
What is the ruling on naming a daughter Sandra? May Allah reward you.
What is the correct Islamic ruqyah, how does one recite upon water, is it permissible to add hot water to the recited-upon water for bathing in the bathroom, and is it permissible to use the herbs described by "the Shaykh" to wipe down the apartment?
What is the effect of memorizing and reciting supplications on deepening faith in the attributes of Allah Almighty?
What should a believer do if he sometimes feels that God does not love him, due to the many circumstances and worries he is experiencing, and feels that God is not helping him with them, and the matter may even reach the point of hatred?
Is the statement that everything in the universe operates solely by the laws of nature considered shirk (polytheism/associating partners with God) in relation to the attributes of Allah Almighty?
ما السور التي تنتهي بأسمائها؟
Is it permissible to apply the word "Mawjūd" (existent) to Allah Almighty? And is it possible to reconcile what has been narrated from Sheikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah and Ibn al-Qayyim - may Allah have mercy on them both - regarding the permissibility of informing about Him Almighty with the word "Mawjūd," with the statement of Sheikh al-Uthaymeen - may Allah have mercy on him - in his commentary on al-Aqeedah al-Wasitiyyah, that mere belief in the existence of Allah is not faith? And is that considered among the slips of scholars?
Is it permissible for me to say, "O my God?"
Among the names of the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, is Al-Muqaffī. What does it mean?
Is it permissible to supplicate by saying: "So by Your might, O Allah, and Your majesty, fulfill my need"?
What is the impact of the belief that God has a son on His attributes?
What is the ruling on working in a printing press that prints plastic bags for stores, given that these bags have pictures of women on them, some of whom may be immodestly dressed, and also contain names of God, such as "Abd Al-Rahman" and "Abdullah," knowing that these bags are discarded and stepped upon?
Is the meaning of the Hadith Qudsi, "I am as My servant expects Me to be," that the servant's treatment is based on their expectation of Allah regarding mercy or punishment, and how can one balance the application of this Hadith?
Is there a clear text in the Quran or Sunnah indicating that the Quran is uncreated, and must one declare as an infidel anyone who says it is created, bearing in mind that Jesus, son of Mary, is "the word of Allah" and he is created, so why would the Quran not be the same without disabling or likening the attributes of Allah?
How do I fear Allah, the Almighty, the Most Merciful, while I am lost?
Is there a Hadith stating that one should recite Surat Al-Fatiha 100 times to seek blessings?