LessonsObedience to Authority, Moderation and Clear versus Ambiguous VersesQuiz

Yad — power
'Ayn — protection
Saq — severity

These explanatory interpretations were offered by some scholars to prevent the mistaken notion that Allah has physical limbs. They are not presented as definitive and certain meanings, but as possible, non-conclusive readings. Complete knowledge of the ultimate meaning and modality belongs to Allah.

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Explanatory meanings for yad, ‘ayn and saq

Obedience to Authority, Moderation and Clear versus Ambiguous Verses

Yad — power
'Ayn — protection
Saq — severity

These explanatory interpretations were offered by some scholars to prevent the mistaken notion that Allah has physical limbs. They are not presented as definitive and certain meanings, but as possible, non-conclusive readings. Complete knowledge of the ultimate meaning and modality belongs to Allah.