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What is the meaning of the Prophet's saying: "Allah does not tire until you tire," and does this Hadith affirm the attribute of tiredness for Allah the Almighty?

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The apparent meaning of the Hadith, "By Allah, Allah does not get tired until you get tired," indicates the affirmation of the attribute of weariness (malal) for Allah, the Exalted, but in a manner befitting Him, without any deficiency, unlike the weariness of creation. Some scholars have clarified that this is among the texts describing attributes that are interpreted in a way that implies perfection. Others, however, viewed it as metaphorical, meaning the necessary implication of weariness, which is that Allah does not cease to reward His servant until the servant ceases to perform deeds. Whatever the case, Allah is free from every attribute of deficiency.

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