If one says that the meaning of the statement of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) (so Allah turned his face) is that he brought his face close, is this considered ta'wil (figurative interpretation)?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, if one says that the meaning of the statement of the one upon whom is peace and blessingsSahih Muslim 547a is that he brought his face close, is this considered ta'wil (figurative interpretation)?
Answer:
You say what the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said, and you do not answer with anything from yourself. If it is said that Allah turned his face, you answer with the wording of the hadith. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, if one says that the meaning of the statement of the one upon whom is peace and blessings
for Allah is in front of him
فإن الله قبل وجههAnswer:
You say what the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said, and you do not answer with anything from yourself. If it is said that Allah turned his face, you answer with the wording of the hadith. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [928 -1024] من قال إن معنى قوله ﷺ (فإن الله قبل وجه) قال: معناه قرب وجه، هل يعد هذا من التأويل؟ — youtube.com
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