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his nearness – 46
Other lesser scholars say it refers to Allah, however, their interpretation is based on the understanding of the Divine Hadith in which Allah says, "Whosoever comes close to Me by the span of a hand, I come close to him an arm's length" which means these scholars negated physical distance and directions by giving this example.
@ The friendship and love of Allah to His Prophet - 48
1. There is a difference between the exalted titles of 'close friend' and 'beloved' and these will be explained in due course.
2. The Prophethood has perspectives between people and the prophet, whereas the friendship has a perspective between Allah and Prophet Muhammad, praise and peace be upon him, which makes it very special.
@ Prohibition of favoring the Prophet over other noble prophets - 51
(Shaykh Darwish added:. And the Prophet's evident high etiquette and elegance when he mentions his noble fellow prophets).
Other lesser scholars say it refers to Allah, however, their interpretation is based on the understanding of the Divine Hadith in which Allah says, "Whosoever comes close to Me by the span of a hand, I come close to him an arm's length" which means these scholars negated physical distance and directions by giving this example.
@ The friendship and love of Allah to His Prophet - 48
1. There is a difference between the exalted titles of 'close friend' and 'beloved' and these will be explained in due course.
2. The Prophethood has perspectives between people and the prophet, whereas the friendship has a perspective between Allah and Prophet Muhammad, praise and peace be upon him, which makes it very special.
@ Prohibition of favoring the Prophet over other noble prophets - 51
(Shaykh Darwish added:. And the Prophet's evident high etiquette and elegance when he mentions his noble fellow prophets).