they see the sun in clear weather, with no clouds obscuring it, and as they see the moon in clear weather, with no clouds obscuring it. He related this both in answer to their question, “Will we see our Lord on the Day of Resurrection?” and as an account given without being asked, for he narrated this hadith to them on several occasions.

He then described this vision, explaining that on the Day of Resurrection a herald will proclaim, “Let every community follow what it used to worship.” He stated that the polytheists would follow what they used to worship, then said:

“This community will remain, with its hypocrites among them. Allah will come to them in a form other than His form which they recognize, and say, ‘I am your Lord.’ They will say, ‘We seek refuge in Allah from you. We shall remain here until our Lord comes to us. When our Lord comes, we shall recognize Him.’ Then Allah will come to them in His form which they recognize and say, ‘I am your Lord.’ They will say, ‘Yes, You are our Lord,’ and they will follow Him.”

In the other hadith:

“They will be asked, ‘Is there a sign between you and Him by which you will recognize Him?’ They will say, ‘Yes.’ Then He will uncover His shin, and every believer will prostrate before Him. Those who used to prostrate to Allah for show and reputation will remain: each will attempt to prostrate, but his back will become a single rigid piece. Then they will raise their heads, and He will have changed into the form in which they saw Him the first time.”

In the other hadith:

“Then our Lord will come to us after that and say, ‘Whom are you waiting for?’ They will say, ‘We are waiting for our Lord.’ He will say, ‘I am your Lord.’ They will say, ‘Not until we look upon You.’ Then He will reveal Himself to them, laughing.” He said, “Then He will set off with them, and