The statement of al-Imam al-Aziz ibn 'Abd al-Salam regarding the vision
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Question:
And the Shaykh says that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) told him that he would see Him, so does this indicate that this time is the only time when this is permissible?
Answer:
This is a false statement, even if al-Aziz ibn 'Abd al-Salam said it. Al-Aziz makes mistakes. Also, al-Aziz does not affirm many of the attributes because he is an Ash'ari. How can he affirm the vision? The Ash'aris say that Allah is seen, but not in a direction; they deny direction and say He is seen without a direction. Ibn 'Abd al-Salam is an Ash'ari, so his words are not relied upon in this great matter. Yes.
And the Shaykh says that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) told him that he would see Him, so does this indicate that this time is the only time when this is permissible?
Answer:
This is a false statement, even if al-Aziz ibn 'Abd al-Salam said it. Al-Aziz makes mistakes. Also, al-Aziz does not affirm many of the attributes because he is an Ash'ari. How can he affirm the vision? The Ash'aris say that Allah is seen, but not in a direction; they deny direction and say He is seen without a direction. Ibn 'Abd al-Salam is an Ash'ari, so his words are not relied upon in this great matter. Yes.
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