The Return of the Pronoun in the Hadith of Allah Creating Adam in His Image

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: Some scholars have held that in the hadith , the pronoun refers to Adam. Is this correct?

Answer:
If the pronoun is interpreted as referring to Adam, the hadith loses its benefit, because it would mean Allah created Adam in the image of Adam, which is a matter of no doubt. This is one aspect. The other aspect is that in another narration, it is interpreted as "in the image of the Most Merciful." Do not let this cause you difficulty. Some people get tangled up in this issue, but Allah has not burdened you with that. You should affirm what has come and is authentic from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) exactly as it came. If something is not clear to you, refrain from it and ask the people of knowledge. It is not right for you to go back and forth with words that do not make sense. Yes.

The presenter:
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