(disbeliever) simply by committing a sin, unless they deem that sin to be lawful. Linguistic vs. Legal Meanings
Page 288 often refutes the notion that decree excuses sin. The commentator quotes early scholars: “Do not argue about decree with an argument you would not accept from Allah on the Day of Judgment.” He affirms that Allah decreed sin for wise purposes (testing, distinguishing obedient from disobedient, manifesting His justice in punishment). sharh tahawiyyah page 288
Practical implications for the reader
: Abu Hanifa responded that such a person becomes an apostate ( kafir ). He explains that Allah says in the Quran: "The Most Merciful rose over the Throne" ( Surah Taha 20:5 ), and His Throne is above the seven heavens. (disbeliever) simply by committing a sin, unless they
: Platforms like SlideShare offer structural breakdowns of the commentary's flow, categorizing the discussion on Allah's attributes separately from the sections on destiny or prophethood. The commentator quotes early scholars: “Do not argue