Names and Attributes of God
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Is there a faith that bequeaths self-dissatisfaction, and another that bequeaths self-satisfaction, regardless of the deeds performed? And is man’s relationship with God based on love and mercy or on reward and punishment? And how can man coexist with his shortcomings towards God? And does God’s love for His servant continue despite his sins?
Is supplication created?
What is the fundamental principle regarding belief in the Beautiful Names of Allah (Asma' Allah al-Husna): Are they solely based on divine revelation (tawqifiyyah), or is it permissible to derive any name indicative of perfection from an attribute already established for Allah, such as the name "The Truthful" (al-Sadiq)? And what is the most authoritative opinion on this matter, and who are the most renowned scholars among the Salaf who held this view?
How can one overcome the moment of weakness that leads to watching pornography and practicing masturbation, despite repeated repentance and attempts to abstain from them, and is there a solution to change this situation?
How do I worship Allah out of hope, love, and fear, attach my heart to His attributes and names, and what is the way to know Him and interpret His names and attributes?
Is it permissible to reconsider the ruling on naming with "Naya" after learning of its other meanings in Persian (fawn/doe's daughter) and Hindi (leader), in addition to the disliked meaning you previously mentioned (god of music for amusement)?
What are the Salafi books that explain the Names and Attributes with deep faith-based meanings, away from refutations and polemics?
Is it permissible to invoke the name of Allah (the Most Merciful) directly, or does that fall under polytheism (shirk), and what is intended is seeking intercession with Allah by mentioning His names and attributes while intending to supplicate to Allah Himself? And is mentioning: "In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing on earth or in the heavens can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing" a form of seeking refuge and intercession with Allah through His name?
Is it permissible to say that a doctor possesses one of the attributes of Allah?
How can sincere repentance be achieved and recurring relapses overcome?
Does merely uttering the names of characters in games – which do not carry a meaning of disbelief but depict polytheism – lead one out of the fold of Islam, especially if there is no Sharia necessity for the name and with the belief in the falsehood of these beliefs? And does this ruling apply to the names of Greek gods like "Zeus"? And does disbelief occur by searching for an anime that contains the word "god" in a search engine?
Was the universe created in its immense size solely to test mankind, and are humans the only living beings in this universe?
What is the ruling regarding names over whose affirmation scholars have differed?
What is the ruling on contemplating the essence of Allah Almighty, and what is the punishment for one who does so?
Is "healing" one of God's attributes when I say: "I ask Allah for healing," and is it likewise when I say: "Allah has decreed healing for me"?
How can one mend oneself if one feels despairing of Allah's guidance, has lost the sweetness of faith, no longer denounces evil, becomes lazy in acts of worship, and whose heart has become like a rock towards the Quran, yet is moved by singing, despite their continuous prayers for guidance?
Is searching for ways or reading books to strengthen faith forbidden?
To what extent is what was narrated concerning the virtue of saying "O Creator" (Ya Bari') 100 times every Friday authentic, and to what extent is it valid to generalize this virtue to all of Allah's Beautiful Names?
Is the attribute of "harwala" (trotting/hastening) affirmed for Allah -may He be glorified and exalted-? And what is meant by it in the Hadith: "And if he comes to Me walking, I will come to him trotting (harwala)"?
Is it permissible to place the Glorious Name [of God] in the middle of a public square, similar to placing statues?
What is the way to sincere repentance (tawbatun nasuḥ) from repeatedly engaging in the preliminaries of zina (unlawful sexual intercourse)? And is repentance accepted if one returns to the sin? And is that considered hypocrisy?
How can one get rid of the habit of masturbation, which causes sadness and leads to missing prayers, and is repentance from it possible despite repeatedly returning to it?
Are pride and greatness among the essential attributes of Allah, based on the Hadith Qudsi: "Pride is My cloak and greatness is My wrapper"?
What are the reliable Islamic legal books that include the sciences and rulings of religion, the correct books of Quranic exegesis and the Prophetic Sunnah, sources of creed, and information about "Al-Kitab Al-Asna" and "Al-Aqeedah Al-Wasitiyyah," in addition to the Beautiful Names of Allah and His Attributes?