The meaning of his saying (peace and blessings be upon him): “Do not strike the face, for the Most Merciful created it in His image,” and whether this can be used to establish the attribute of image?

Question : What is the meaning of the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him): “Do not strike the face, for the Most Merciful created it in His image,” and can the establishment of the attribute of image be derived from this hadith?

Answer : The answer to this was given in a previous session.