Description of God (the Most High) in the supplications of the Prophet (p.b.u.h.)and the Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya

Abstract

This research addresses a sublime doctrinal and spiritual aspect, namely, analyzing the attributes of God Almighty as they appear in the supplications of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him and his family), and comparing them with what is stated in the Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya of Imam Zayn al-Abidin (peace be upon him). The importance of this research lies in its shedding light on the purifying and monotheistic statement in the authentic supplications, which constitute part of the profound doctrinal heritage of the Imami school. This reflects a precise and comprehensive vision of pure monotheism and absolute transcendence of God Almighty.

The research begins with the prophetic analysis of God's attributes, through prophetic supplications narrated by the Imams (peace be upon them), such as their supplications during prostration or the supplications of Tahajjud, which affirm that God is beyond sight, beyond space, beyond description, and beyond the grasp of the minds of the knowers. The research focused on authentic narrations found in respected Shiite sources, such as Tawhid al-Saduq, al-Kafi, and Nahj al-Balagha, which describe God as being beyond all likeness and resemblance, transcendent of place, time, and boundaries. The research then turns to Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya, the great devotional document that represents the pinnacle of religious and theological literature, where supplications are spoken by a humble, monotheistic tongue, embodying the loftiest concepts of faith.