The ruling on the one who says that Allah is in every place

Question:
What is the ruling on a person who says that Allah is in every place? If that is merely a statement of belief, without any condition, and it does not involve the heart, is he considered a disbeliever?

Answer:
Whoever says this is judged to be a disbeliever and is to be reported to the authorities. This is considered part of the doctrine of *hulul* (divine indwelling), and the proponents of *hulul* are disbelievers. We have no concern with anything but the outward appearance; if someone speaks in this manner, we report him. If he repents, well and good; if not, we have no concern with anything but the outward appearance, for we do not know what is in his heart, and only Allah knows that. Yes. Yes. He is judged to be one who engages in *ta'wil* (figurative interpretation) and is misguided. Yes.