Allah's Attributes mentioned in the Qur'an and Sunnah


A: It is obligatory to attribute to Allah what He has attributed to Himself, such as having two Hands, two Legs, Fingers and other Attributes mentioned in the Qur'an and Sunnah (whatever is reported from the Prophet) in a way that is befitting to Allah (Glorified be He). This should be done without Tahrif (distortion), Takyif (questioning), Tamthil (likening Allah's Attributes to those of His Creation) or Ta`til (denial). Allah says: Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): "He is Allâh, (the) One. "Allâh-us-Samad (السيد الذي يصمد إليه في الحاجات) [Allâh the Self-Sufficient Master, Whom all creatures need, (He neither eats nor drinks)]. "He begets not, nor was He begotten. "And there is none co-equal or comparable unto Him." He (Glorified be He) also says: There is nothing like Him; and He is the All-Hearer, the All-Seer. This is a fact and not a metaphor.Moreover, Muslims should abstain from trying to confirm any Attribute to Allah that was not mentioned in the Qur'an or Sunnah.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.


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