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Originally Posted by Al Habeshi  Glo, I don't think it's the same thing, for example, we can debate something about God if we have evidences in Islam. Like, is God forgiving? Yes because he is...and mention the names of God that indicate this, but we shouldn't speak without knowledge about God. |
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Originally Posted by - Qatada - Glo, in regard to the issue of God i.e. asking the 'howness' of His Attributes is something which is not permitted, since we cannot comprehend Him, nor have we been given knowledge in that regard - since we cannot comprehend something we cannot see. But what He has given us through revelation is sufficient for us to make us successful, in this life and the next. |
Thank you, you two.
I believe that trying to understand God draws us closer to him.
But there are also differences in intention - are we seeking to understand God to know him better and therefore become a better followers/servants of him, or are we trying to 'be like God because we want to do without him'?
Peace