and the Khawārij claimed. They acknowledge that Allah possesses knowledge, as He said: ‘He sent it down with His knowledge’ [al-Nisā’ 166], and: ‘No female conceives or gives birth except with His knowledge’ [Fātir 11]. They affirm hearing and sight for Allah Most High and do not deny them as the Mu‘tazilah did. They also affirm strength for Allah Most High, as He said: ‘Did they not see that Allah, who created them, was greater than them in strength?’ [Fussilat 15].”

He then described their position concerning divine decree, until he said:

“They say that the Quran is Allah’s speech, uncreated. As for statements concerning utterance of the Quran and withholding judgment on its createdness, they regard anyone who withholds judgment or declares its utterance created or uncreated as an innovator. One should neither say that utterance of the Quran is created nor say that it is uncreated.

“They say that Allah will be seen with the eyes on the Day of Resurrection, just as the moon is seen on the night when it is full. The believers will see Him, but the unbelievers will not, for they will be veiled from Allah. Allah Most High said: ‘No! Indeed, they will be veiled from their Lord that Day’ {15} [al-Mutaffifīn 15].

“They affirm that Moses, peace be upon him, asked Allah Most High to see Him in this world, and that Allah Most High manifested Himself to the mountain, reducing it to dust. Through this, He made known to Moses that he would not see Him in this world, but would see Him in the Hereafter.”

He also described their position concerning faith, warnings of punishment, and religious designations