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see Me.” [al-A‘rāf 143]. And Allah says, “No! Indeed, on that Day they will be veiled from their Lord.” {15} [al-Mutaffifīn 15].’”
It is reported that Mālik was told, “They claim that Allah will not be seen.” He replied, “The sword! The sword!”
Ibn al-Mājishūn’s words have already been cited, as has his argument affirming the vision of Allah on the grounds that the disbelievers will be veiled from Him.
Al-Awzā‘ī is reported to have said, “I do indeed hope that Allah will deprive Jahm
تَرَانِي
[الأعراف ١٤٣]
وقال الله كَلَّا إِنَّهُمْ عَن رَّبِّهِمْ يَوْمَئِذٍ لَّمَحْجُوبُونَ
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[المطففين ١٥]
وعن مالك أنه قيل له إنهم يزعمون أن الله لا يرى فقال السيف السيف وقد تقدم كلام ابن الماجشون واحتجاجه أيضاً على الرؤية بحجابه للكفار وعن الأوزاعي أنه قال إني لأرجو أن يحجب الله جهماً