For centuries, Muslims have wrestled with one of theology’s most important questions: How do we affirm the divine attributes without likening God to His creation?
In this timely and thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali joins Imam Rashad Abdur-Rahmaan for a deep discussion on our newly released translation, The Attributes of God, the first English rendering of Imam Ibn al-Jawzi’s Dafʿ Shubah al-Tashbīh bi-Akaff al-Tanzīh.
The discussion explores:
- the historical debates surrounding divine attributes
- how early scholars approached ambiguous scriptural texts
- misconceptions about “the creed of the Salaf”
- the importance of preserving Sunni theological clarity in the modern age
- why Ibn al-Jawzi’s work remains essential for English-speaking Muslims today
This conversation is especially important in a time when online discussions about creed often generate more heat than light. Dr. Abdullah carefully explains why this classical text remains a critical guide for serious students, teachers, and seekers of sacred knowledge.
We encourage our readers, students, and supporters to watch the full interview and secure their copy of The Attributes of God, a landmark publication now available through Lamppost Education Initiative.
