Names and Attributes of God
1,103 questions
What is the ruling on respecting the names of God used by Hindus, such as: Bhagavan, Narayan, Brahma, Vishnu, Krishna? And are Hindus considered People of the Book? And what is the ruling on using the word "Khoda" instead of the name of Allah?
How can one return to the truth and overcome weakness of faith, negligence in worship, and being drawn towards forbidden things, and is the weakness and distraction one experiences a sign of Allah's wrath?
Does one sin by writing the name "Abdullah" (عبد اللاه) in an official letter as it is written in official documents, even though the meaning changes, and is this considered an act of disbelief (kufr)? And is it obligatory to request a change of this name in official correspondence?
How sound is our mosque's imam's statement that God's actions are uncreated, and that no one influences God's actions with a causative effect, but rather with a causal effect? And do human beings influence God's actions, whether causally or not? And what is the doctrine of the Sunnis regarding God's actions?
What is the way to commit to prayer after abandoning it and repeatedly postponing it?
What is the way to know Allah Almighty, His Names and Attributes, to have a good opinion of Him, to be sincere in deeds, to love obedience and faith, and to despise disbelief, wickedness, and disobedience; and is this achieved by reading books or by supplication and advice?
Is expiation (kaffarah) obligatory for one who swears by Allah the Almighty that there is no torment of the grave? And what are the consequences?
What is the way to get rid of constant contemplation of a specific supplication that has not yet been answered, which has negatively affected family, professional, and psychological life, despite an inner certainty of its imminent answer, and the coincidence of signs that the supplicant interprets as indications of an answer? And why is the non-response to a supplication justified by "it may not be good for you," even though Allah is capable of removing any harm or changing any destiny related to that supplication?
What is the ruling on being named "Munīb" and does it involve self-praise, and what is the ruling on being named "Sanad" so that its bearer may be characterized by it?
Are the attributes other than the described, and what does this statement mean, and does seeking refuge in Allah's perfect words prove it, and what is the ruling on worshipping the attribute, and does he who permits it make God more than one?
Will a person be held accountable for deliberately distorting their oath by Allah and uttering it incorrectly in order to cheat, and does expiation for the oath become binding upon them if they were lying?
Do God's attributes worship Him? And what is the definition of a servant to God?
What is the effect of learning the attributes of Allah Almighty on the mind?
Is knowledge of the attributes of Allah – such as some being essential (dhati), some active (fi'li), and some essential-active (dhati-fi'li) – necessary, and are love and contentment among the essential-active attributes or only the active ones?
What is meant by God's names and attributes being included in His name "Allah"? And does the worship of Allah entail worshipping Him by His essence and attributes together, such as the attribute of Allah's descent?
How can I forgive those who have wronged me and caused me psychological harm, and get rid of the preoccupation with these disturbing thoughts, to ensure that my good deeds do not go to waste, especially since we are in Ramadan?
Are the attributes shared between God and His servants—such as generosity and mercy—considered partnership with God, or is there no partner to God in anything, and has God sent down any authority for this type of polytheism?
How can one atone for watching bad videos, talking to strangers about shameful matters, and abandoning prayer, while desiring reconciliation from Allah?
What do the names "Best of those who show mercy," "Best of those who provide," "Best of those who forgive," and "Best of those who govern/judge" mean, which are exclusively attributed to Allah, and what is the wisdom behind mentioning them in this particular form?
What is the cure for a Muslim's feeling of scarcity in weeping out of fear of Allah after Allah has blessed him with guidance, and he has come to fear that his acts of worship have turned into mere habits?
Is the number of Allah's names infinite, based on the fact that Allah's names express His attributes, for which there is no end to praising Him?
Is an oath considered binding if the swearer intended to repeat it without actually uttering it again, and what are the implications of this in terms of expiation if the sworn-upon act is performed based on the assumption that the oath was not binding?
What is the ruling on saying: "The eye of Allah is vigilant, it does not sleep"?
My religion is slipping away from me, and I find myself moving further from it. Please guide me quickly.