The Names and Attributes of Allaah | Dr Abdulilaah Lahmami

The Names and Attributes of Allaah | Dr Abdulilaah Lahmami

The Names and Attributes of Allaah by Dr Abdulilaah Lahmami is a concise and beneficial introduction to one of the most important subjects in Islamic belief: understanding Allah's Beautiful Names and Perfect Attributes. Based upon the Qur'an, authentic Sunnah, and the methodology of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah, the book explains the principles related to affirming Allah's Names and Attributes without distortion, denial, or resemblance to the creation. It highlights the importance of knowing Allah through His Names and Attributes as a means of strengthening faith, increasing worship, and developing a deeper connection with the Creator. Written in a clear and accessible style, this work is suitable for students of knowledge, new Muslims, and anyone seeking a sound understanding of Islamic creed.

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Abdulilaah Lahmami's "The Names And Attributes Of Allah: Explanation Of The Correct Belief Through Authentic Tafsir" is a comprehensive and illuminating investigation of Allah's divine names and attributes in Islam. This book digs deeply into the theology of Allah's names and traits, providing a thorough grasp of the Islamic viewpoint on this fundamental part of faith.
In "The Names And Attributes Of Allah," Abdulilaah Lahmami explains in detail the ideas and notions surrounding Allah's divine names and attributes as revealed in the Quran and Hadith (Prophetic traditions). The following major aspects distinguish this work:
Comprehensive Coverage:
The book delves into the meanings and importance of Allah's names and qualities as described in the Islamic texts, uncovering their relevance in the life of a believer.
Authentic Sources:
To expand on the divine names and characteristics, Abdulilaah Lahmami relies on authentic Tafsir (Quranic exegesis) and Hadith sources, confirming the authenticity and credibility of the material offered.
Theological Clarity:
The author presents clear and succinct explanations of Allah's names and qualities, addressing any misconceptions and misunderstandings.
Spiritual Depth:
This book digs into the spiritual and moral ramifications of comprehending and dwelling on holy names and characteristics, highlighting their importance in expanding one's faith and relationship with Allah.
Quotations from Islamic academics:
Throughout history, the author quotes notable Islamic academics and theologians, presenting insights from diverse Islamic traditions to deepen the reader's knowledge.

Markaz Mu’aadh Ibn Jabal

• Dr Abdulilaah Lahmami

نقوم بشحن الطلبات مباشرة من مستودعاتنا في المملكة المتحدة والولايات المتحدة الأمريكية، ونقدم خيارات شحن متعددة لتناسب احتياجاتك. نحن نشحن بفخر إلى جميع أنحاء العالم.

عمليات التسليم في المملكة المتحدة (من مستودع المملكة المتحدة):

يصل الشحن القياسي عادةً في غضون 3-4 أيام عمل. يستغرق التسليم السريع 2-3 أيام عمل. نهدف إلى شحن الطلبات في نفس اليوم أو يوم العمل التالي، مع توفر خيارات التوصيل في اليوم التالي حيثما ينطبق ذلك.

عمليات التسليم في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية (من مستودع الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية):

تصل الطلبات عادةً في غضون 4-7 أيام عمل.

أوروبا (يتم الشحن من المملكة المتحدة):

يستغرق التسليم القياسي حوالي 6-10 أيام عمل، مع توفر خدمات الشحن السريع في غضون 3-5 أيام عمل.

كندا:

الوقت المقدر للتسليم هو 5-10 أيام عمل.

الشحن في جميع أنحاء العالم:

تصل الطلبات الدولية بشكل عام في غضون 5-20 يوم عمل، اعتمادًا على الوجهة وطريقة الشحن المختارة.

للحصول على جداول زمنية دقيقة للتسليم بناءً على موقعك، يرجى الاتصال بنا عبر البريد الإلكتروني وسيقدم فريقنا معلومات مفصلة ومخصصة لعنوانك.

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THE NAMES AND ATTRIBUTES OF ALLAH
EXPLANATION OF THE CORRECT BELIEF THROUGH AUTHENTIC TAFSIR
TRANSLATED & COMPILED BY DR. ABDULILAH LAHMĀMĪ
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Table of Contents
Preface.
Arabic Transliteration System.
Other Symbols.
Introduction
The Names of Allah - He is The First, The Last, The Highest and The Nearest .8 The Attributes of Allah: "Istawa" - Allah rose above the Throne.
The Meaning of Kursi (Footstool)
The Kursi is Different from the 'Arsh (Throne)
The Kursi is the Footstool without resembling Allah to creation
The Kursi is not the Mulk (Dominion) or Sovereignty
The Kursi is not Knowledge.
The Meaning of Kursi is Not just to Show Allah's Greatness, Pride and Honour
The Attribute of Allah's 'Face'
The Attribute 'Hand'
The Attribute 'Eyes'.
Appendix 1.
Appendix 2 - The Stages of Repentance of Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari
The First Stage of Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari: The Way of the Mu'tazilites (Ta'til) Denying the Attributes of Allah.
The Second Stage of Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari: The Way of Ibn Kullab
The Third Stage of Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari: The Way of the Scholars of Mainstream Sunnah
Markaz
Mu'aadh ممتاز
A Bin Jabal
Bibliography.
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8 The Names & Attributes of Allah
The Names of Allah - He is The First, The Last, The Highest and The Nearest
The following verse contains all four names discussed:
هُوَ الْأَوَّلُ وَالْآخِرُ وَالظَّاهِرُ وَالْبَاطِنُ وَهُوَ بِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ عَلِيمٌ
"He is the First (nothing is before Him) and the Last (nothing is after Him), the Most High (nothing is above Him) and the Most Near (nothing is nearer than Him). And He is the All-Knower of everything."
Regarding the exact Names mentioned in the verse above, the Prophet) explained their meaning when he said:
أَنْتَ الْأَوَّلُ لَيْسَ قَبْلَكَ شَيْءٌ وَأَنْتَ الْآخِرُ لَيْسَ بَعْدَكَ شَيْءٌ وَأَنْتَ الظَّاهِرُ لَيْسَ فَوْقَكَ شَيْءٌ وَأَنْتَ الْبَاطِنُ لَيْسَ دُونَكَ شَيْءٌ اقْضِ عَنَّا الدَّيْنَ وَأَغْنِنَا مِنْ الْفَقْرِ
4 The Brelvi sect of Ahmad Raza Khan al-Brelvi, stemmed from the Indian sub continent in the nineteenth and twentieth century. They over exaggerated the love for the Prophet (). They claim he is not human. They were heavi influenced by Sufism, Shi'ism and Hinduism. Some of their other ideas include seeking help from other than Allah (polytheism), claiming others beside Allah know the unseen, grave worship, saint worship, seeking blessings from figures, Images and talismans, spreading superstitious fairy-tales and distorting the meaning of Qur'anic verses. (EHSAN ELAHI ZAHIR 2011) The Reality of Bareilawi'ism edited and adapted from the original work.
5 "The Qadyani sect is one of the Batini sects (that use their own opinion to interpret the Qur'an) that claim there are hidden meanings to various legislated texts that Only their founder knows. It appeared at the end of the nineteenth century in India, where they call themselves Qadyanis and in Africa they became known as Ahmadis heir founder Ghulam Ahmad is from Qädyan in India. He claimed to be a Prophet. AWAJI 2005/744) Firaq Mu'asirah Tantasib ila al-Islam.
"You are the First and there is no one before You and You are the Last no one after you and you are the Zahir - Highest and there is no one above You and You are the Batin - Nearest and there is no one nearer than You (by His knowledge)..."7
Therefore, the context of what is meant by Zahir is that Allah is the 'Highest' and the meaning of Batin is that Allah is the 'Nearest.' Some literal translations of the opening verses of Surat al-Hadid express that it means Allāh is 'apparent,' the 'secret,' 'the hidden' or 'the inner'. The latter translations are literal translations without looking at the context of mainstream tafsir such as the Prophetic traditions.
Imam Ibn Abi Zayd al-Qirwani (d.AH386), a Maliki scholar from the fourth century, explaining these Names, said, "There is no beginning to Him being the First and no end to Him being the Last.
Surah Al-Hadid: 3
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"Indeed the verses referring to the Attributes of Allah in the Qur'an were understood correctly by the Prophet's Companions in their explanation. There was no differing amongst them..." [Ibn Taymiyyah]
This book outlines the Qur'anic meaning of Allah's Names and Attributes based upon the major canons of tafsir. Main- stream tafsir scholars who are from the Sunni background interpret the texts using principles clarified by Prophet Mu- hammad) on how to understand the Qur'an. They rely on the Prophetic narrations as well as narrations from the Prophet's Companions and their Successors. With regards to the verses concerning the belief in Allah, the mainstream Sunni tafsir compilations clarify the apparent meaning of the Names and Attributes of Allah.
This compilation of translated works of the scholars shows the importance of adhering to the books of Sunni mainstream tafsir since they clarify the correct understanding from the Book of Allah, the Prophetic Sunnah with the consensus of the companions.