Fasting 167 condition for the validity of one’s fasting 71 As in other events, also In the case of a sick person or a traveler, the divine names plays a significant role Such individuals can change their state by choosing either to fast or not With either choice, a specific divine name dominates one’s state 72 As mentioned before, beings of any kind are dominated by the divine names This domination ensues by two elements, the first is the essences of names, and the second is the beings’ readiness to accept a specific name 73 The first element does not change, while the second can change in accordance with one’s will, states of the body, or any other circumstances Sometimes a struggle arises between two names When one commits a sin, two names struggle ; the name Wrathful 74 al - muntaqim ) says that he is entitled to treat the sinner, while ( the name Merciful 75 ( al - rāḥim ) says the same and adds that if “I did not have mercy on him, he would not repent . ” Consequently, the name fo...
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