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Are the terms found in books of supplication, such as "O Allah, O Most High, Possessor of [ultimate] ascent," authentic, or are they an innovation in religion?

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Allah commanded us to invoke Him by His Most Beautiful Names, and atheism in His Names means naming Him with what He has not named Himself. There is no problem in invoking Him by the names "Allah" and "Al-Malik" (The Sovereign), as they are established in the Quran. However, the name "Al-Aali" (The High) has not been established in its precise wording, but rather with the wordings "Al-Ali" (The Most High) and "Al-A'la" (The Most Exalted). The word "daraj" (levels/degrees) is unclear, and if what is meant is "Ya Aali Al-Darajat" (O You Who are High in Degrees), then this understanding is incorrect. The meaning of "Rafiu Al-Darajat" (Elevator of Ranks) in the Quran refers to His elevating the ranks of the prophets and saints, or the height of His Throne, or His Grandeur. One should consult books of supplications and ensure that they conform to the Quran and Sunnah.

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