Names and Attributes of God
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Is it true that Ibn Taymiyyah divided Tawhid into Tawhid al-Rububiyyah and Tawhid al-Asma wa al-Sifat, and did Sheikh Muhammad ibn Ibrahim divide Tawhid into four categories, and does Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan divide Tawhid into four categories?
How can we reconcile the Quran's not being eternal in the sense of God's eternality, with the statements of the Imams who describe it as primordial (azali), eternal (qadim), and uncreated (ghayr muhdath), and their excommunication of whoever claims it is created (hadith)?
Is it permissible to dishonor papers or books that contain the word "god" (إله) when referring to false deities, by placing things on top of them, given that they contradict Islamic law?
How can one get rid of masturbation and the fear of its effect on commitment to prayer and study, especially with the whispers of Satan, knowing that it began two years ago and is practiced despite repeated attempts at repentance?
How do we respond to those who deny synonymy in the Qur’an and claim that words such as (رَيْب and شَكّ and ظَنّ), and (يَعْرِضُونَ and يَصْدِفُونَ and يَتَوَلَّوْنَ), and (هَلُمَّ and تَعَالَ and أَقْبِلْ) do not share the same meaning?
Is saying "this information is correct" while raising one's hand considered an oath if uttered by a Muslim, and what is the ruling on taking an oath by non-Muslims?
Does a song that describes God as a "provider of drink" contain anything that goes against the creed of Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah (Sunni Muslims), especially in its lines: "You are a provider of drink, You are Everlasting, give me to drink a pure cup"?
How can I be guided regarding the method of conducting a research study on understanding the Beautiful Names of Allah, and what are the books that should be read sequentially to aid in writing this research?
What are the best books for explaining the names and attributes of Allah and contemplating them, and the best books that remind one of the horrors of the Day of Judgment and death and encourage repentance?
Is it permissible to use the the phrase "Allah is One" as a secret code to open a computer program?
Is the creed sound in negating attributes not affirmed in the Qur'an and Sunnah, and in declaring Allah transcendent of them? And do you advise me of anything?
What is the ruling on one who swore by "the verses of Allah" and then did not do what he swore to do? And is his sin more severe than one who swore by "by Allah"? And what is the expiation for one who swore by "the verses of Allah" and wishes to atone for his oath? Should he give charity multiple times or once?
How is the 'Arsh (Throne) above the Kursi (Footstool), while it is mentioned in "Al-Asma' wa al-Sifat" by Al-Bayhaqi, on the authority of Ibn Mas'ud, that the Kursi is above the water, and Allah, Exalted is He, is above the Kursi?
What is the ruling on describing Allah as "understands"?
What is the ruling on the phrase: "God is more compassionate to you than a thousand shoulders," and does it affirm the attribute of "compassion" (al-hanan) and the name "the Compassionate" (al-Hannan) for Allah the Exalted?
Did the prophets have knowledge of one another, and did Adam and the prophets know about Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace, before his advent?
What is the ruling on saying: The attributes of Allah resemble Allah?
Is it permissible to swear by saying: "By the life of Him who revealed the Quran"?
How can one get rid of the intense fear of making mistakes in acts of worship, which prevents tasting the sweetness of faith and devotion?
What is the ruling on using certain words or phrases that might be understood as transgressing Islamic boundaries or attributing perfection to other than Allah, such as: "I love you limitlessly," or "My heart is all yours," or describing something as "perfect," knowing that the intention is to exaggerate in expression without intending the literal meaning that contradicts the creed?
What is the interpretation of Allah Almighty's saying: "Allah is He Who created seven heavens and of the earth the like thereof. The Command descends between them, so that you may know that Allah is over all things competent, and that Allah has encompassed all things in knowledge"?
What is the ruling on saying: "Allah is stubborn, He is not challenged," with evidence?
What is the expiation for a solemn oath, and does it differ from the expiation for an ordinary oath?
How sound is the circulated Hadith Qudsi: "O son of Adam, you have your desire and I have My desire, and only My desire shall be. If you obey My desire, I shall grant you your desire, but if you disobey My desire, I shall deprive you of your desire, and only My desire shall be"? And has a Hadith with this meaning been reported?