the vision in the Hereafter is of a different kind. In this report he said: “That is His light, His very own light. When He manifests Himself in His light, nothing can apprehend Him.”

‘Abd al-Rahmān narrated: Ibrāhīm ibn al-Hakam ibn Abān narrated to us: My father narrated to us from ‘Ikrimah, concerning the words of Allah, Mighty and Majestic:

“Faces that Day will be radiant (22), looking at their Lord (23).” [al-Qiyāmah 22–23]

He said: “Joyful and delighted.” Concerning “looking at their Lord,” ‘Ikrimah said: “Consider how much light Allah has given His servant