Names and Attributes of God
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How can one sense the greatness of God in everything so as to refrain from disobeying Him?
Was the answer that Muslims did not hold the People of the Book accountable for their previous distortion of their scriptures and their description of God and His messengers with unfitting attributes, and that the offensive cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) are an insult to God, His angels, His books, and His messengers, correct or incorrect? And what advice can be offered in this regard?
Is it permissible to be named "Ruhullah" (Spirit of God) and "Rahmatullah" (Mercy of God) in Islam, or should these names be changed?
Is repentance sufficient for sodomy and false accusation, and how does one who lives in an environment full of sins and does not regret sin repent?
Is it obligatory to change the names of my two daughters, Noha and Soha, because they are not among the names of the female Companions (Sahabiyat) or the righteous women, based on the belief that names have an impact on their bearers?
What is the validity of the statement that Imam Ahmad permits seeking intercession by the Prophet's pulpit or by the Prophet himself after his death? And was this mentioned in Al-Albani's book "At-Tawassul wa Anwa'uh"? And what is the meaning of the saying of Ibn Muflih al-Hanbali: "Ahmad said in his rituals (mansak) which he wrote for Al-Marwazi: 'Indeed, one seeks intercession through the Prophet (peace be upon him) in his supplication,' and he asserted this in Al-Mustaw'ib and other works"?
What is the ruling on a committed wife refusing to conceive without a legitimate Shar'i reason, despite her husband's desire and insistence, and her rejection of all attempts to persuade her?
What is the interpretation of verses 234-235 of Surat Al-Baqarah, and is it permissible to speak with the girl one intends to propose to without a mahram present in a public place?
What is the linguistic structure of the word "Allahumma"? Is it one of God's Most Beautiful Names, and if not, why is it used at the beginning of supplications such as "Allahumma, forgive me"? Does this imply a supplication to another god named "Allahumma"?
Is "The Innovator" (Al-Mubdi') among Allah's Most Beautiful Names or His Attributes, and is it permissible to be named with it?
How do the Jahmiyyah call upon Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, while they deny Him names and attributes to prevent the multiplicity of eternals and to avoid Allah resembling His creation?
Did the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) address his older relatives by their given names or by an honorific title, and should a person address someone ten years their senior, for example, with a title?
Does saying "for God's sake" or "by God's life" constitute disbelief, and does hearing talk about horoscopes make a person a disbeliever?
How can one supplicate to God and invoke Him by one's state, and does this include informing God Almighty of one's weakness and what is in one's heart, like an outpouring? Is it permissible to do so during prayer?
What is Sheikh Al-Qurtubi's doctrine regarding the Divine Names and Attributes, while negating directionality and elevation concerning Him?
What is the ruling on saying, "O Lord, by the right of this Adhan," or "by the right of this blessed month," or "by the right of these virtuous days you have, the days of the Ten (Dhul-Hijjah)"?
Does addressing someone as "Father of Kings" take the same ruling as "King of Kings"? And what is the exact degree of impermissibility?
What is the difference between the supplications of Jesus, peace be upon him, when the table was sent down, describing God once with Lordship and another time with Divinity?
Is God known by the intellect or by the heart, and what is the difference between the two?
What is the ruling on: artifacts inscribed with the name of Allah (God) or some of His Names, artifacts in the shape of towers, artifacts featuring only a head, some gold coins with a side profile of a man's face, the Star of David or the cross or anything that pertains to the rituals of Jews and Christians, and gold rings designated for men?
What is the difference between the names "Maria" and "Maryam"? Is it true that "Maryam" means "worshipper of God" and "Maria" means "the smooth/sleek one"? Is "Maria" an Arabic name? Was Maria the Copt, may Allah be pleased with her, of Roman origin, and is that why she was named "Maria"? And what is the difference between Arabs and Copts?
What is the ruling on changing the name of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, to "Mumahid" and the name of Allah, "Al-Muhsin," to "Al-Muhasin," by way of mockery, and what is your guidance to those who do so?
Should a man who adopted two boys and attributed them to himself reveal the secret of their true lineage after one of them deviated in behavior, knowing that this could lead to the elder son's divorce and dire consequences for both families and the children?
What is the ruling on swearing by the innocence of Islam, and is it considered disbelief and apostasy from the faith, and must it be fulfilled, and is it an oath, and is repentance required for it?