What is the opinion on the rhetorical style used by some scholars, such as Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah, which includes phrases attributed to Allah Almighty that are not found in the Quran or Sunnah? And is this considered an attribution of falsehood to Allah?
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This statement is found in books of exhortations, wisdom, and heart-softeners. Its intent is that the meaning is attributed to Allah Almighty, not the wording. The validity of these phrases depends on the soundness of their meaning in themselves, and the soundness of their attribution to Allah. They are derived from the meanings of the Qur’an and , or from the traditions of the Children of Israel, or the traditions of the Salaf. The matter in this regard is broad.
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