Category Archives: Seeing God

The meaning of the saying of the Prophet, "I feel the breath of the Merciful coming from Yemen," and the saying of a Companion,"The Black Stone is the right hand of God on earth."

Posted on October 7, 2011 by sara

Ibn Taymiyyah was asked about the words ascribed to the Prophet (pbuh), “The Black Stone is the right hand of God on earth,” and “I feel the breath of the Merciful coming from Yemen.” He replied that the first hadith … Continue reading →

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Did the Prophet see God in his lifetime?

Posted on October 7, 2011 by sara

The correct view on this issue is that Muhammad (peace and blessings of God be upon him) did not see his Lord with his eyes; he only saw Him with his heart. The words which Ibn Abbas is reported in … Continue reading →

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Beatific Vision

Posted on October 7, 2011 by sara

The Salaf believe that the Faithful will see God in the next life, though no one has ever seen or shall ever see Him in this life. Only some Sufis claim that they have seen God with their own eyes … Continue reading →

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