The Question of Vision of Allah in Qur'anic Exegesis and Hadith: According to Ashaira and Mutazila

• Main Author: Mostafa Zakeri
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Alzahra University 2007-01-01
• Series: تحقیقات علوم قرآن و حدیث
• Subjects: vision of allah; balkafah; anthropomorphism; comprehending allah; asha'ira; mu'tazila
• Online Access: http://tqh.alzahra.ac.ir/article_3476_0b7fa929d82ca308f8a905ceededcfb9.pdf

The issue of ruyat (see) Allah on the day of resurrection, which is believed in by <br /> Ash'aira relying on narrative evidence while refuted by Mu'tazilia and Shia <br /> depending on rational proofs, is one of the most debating subjects between <br /> these two theological schools. They both recourse to Qur'anic exegesis, <br /> prophetic traditions and rational evidences, for or against each other's views. <br /> Ash'aries trying to avoid dogmatic implications of their beliefs ending to <br /> "substantiation" of Allah, were forced to suggest his vision "without how" (Bila <br /> kayf), it means that at that time, he will make it possible for believers but not <br /> as that of usual seeing which necessitates facing him or other observance <br /> properties in this word. In this article, all the verses and traditions referred to <br /> in this debate along with evidences given, will be argued. <strong>Keywords:</strong>