Understanding Divine Attributes: Why Does Allah Speak in Human Terms?
Assalamu alaikum, I have a question that’s been on my mind, and I’m hoping for some clarity-not out of disrespect, but a sincere wish to learn. If Allah is beyond any physical form, why do we describe Him as loving, protective over what’s rightfully His, or forgiving? Like, jealousy and mercy feel so human, you know? They come from our emotions, biology, and social needs. I read a hadith where the Prophet (peace be upon him) said Allah has a sense of protective jealousy, and it’s even mentioned that Allah’s jealousy is greater than a person’s honor. The Quran also tells us not to lose hope in Allah’s mercy because He forgives all sins. But in Islam, we also believe Allah is completely unlike His creation. So here’s my confusion: if God is beyond human traits, why does scripture use human emotional words to help us understand Him? Doesn’t that create a kind of contradiction? It makes me wonder if we’re just projecting our own feelings onto something that’s so far beyond us. If the Quran is perfect and directly from Allah, how do we explain this without it being a problem? Just trying to wrap my head around it. JazakAllah khair for any insights.