(Indeed, Allah created Adam in His image), what is the meaning of this hadith?
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The questioner : The hadith whose meaning is Sahih Muslim 2612e; so what is the meaning of this hadith, O Shaykh? I mean, to whom does the pronoun "His image" refer? To whom does this pronoun refer?
The Shaykh : To Adam.
The questioner : Adam.
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner : Because also Ibn Uthaymeen and al-'Asqalani, or rather Ibn Uthaymeen, based on the fact that I know the source is reliable and I heard this statement, he says that it may refer to Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). And how did he interpret it? He interpreted it because he said: there is a hadith which, in its meaning, says:Sahih al-Bukhari 3326. Of course, we do not attribute to it the image of the moon, but rather the beauty of the moon, and so on in the hadiths where they enter, meaning beautiful or good-looking or such; so what do you say about this statement?
The Shaykh : No, this is weak talk, unfortunately, and we respectThe Shaykh : Ibn Uthaymeen and others, but this is ta'wil (figurative interpretation), rather it is ta'til (denial of the divine attributes); because the hadith came explicitly:Sahih al-Bukhari 6227.
The questioner : The completion of this hadith.
The Shaykh : This hadith is the last one; a hadith in "Sahih al-Bukhari," and the hadiths interpret one another. Here the Messenger explains that the pronoun does not refer to Allah, but to Adam himself. And his saying (peace be upon him) in that first hadith:Sahih al-Bukhari 6227; meaning that he did not pass through the stages as is the case with his sons, but rather Allah created him as He said: , and He shaped him [As-Sajdah 32:9], so he was not a fetus and did not pass through the known stages; so this is the meaning of: Sahih al-Bukhari 6227; meaning in one leap.
The questioner : In one leap.
The Shaykh : Yes, indeed. And the hadiths interpret one another, so there is no need for such contrivance.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good, O Shaykh.
The Shaykh : And may Allah protect you, if Allah wills.
for Allah created Adam in His own image
إن الله خلق آدم على صورتهThe Shaykh : To Adam.
The questioner : Adam.
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner : Because also Ibn Uthaymeen and al-'Asqalani, or rather Ibn Uthaymeen, based on the fact that I know the source is reliable and I heard this statement, he says that it may refer to Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). And how did he interpret it? He interpreted it because he said: there is a hadith which, in its meaning, says:
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Allah created Adam, making him 60 cubits tall. When He created him, He said to him, "Go and greet that group of angels, and listen to their reply, for it will be your greeting (salutation) and the greeting (salutations of your offspring." So, Adam said (to the angels), As-Salamu Alaikum (i.e. Peace be upon you). The angels said, "As-salamu Alaika wa Rahmatu-l-lahi" (i.e. Peace and Allah's Mercy be upon you). Thus the angels added to Adam's salutation the expression, 'Wa Rahmatu-l-lahi,' Any person who will enter Paradise will resemble Adam (in appearance and figure). People have been decreasing in stature since Adam's creation.
أوَّل من يدخل الجنة على صورة القمرThe Shaykh : No, this is weak talk, unfortunately, and we respectThe Shaykh : Ibn Uthaymeen and others, but this is ta'wil (figurative interpretation), rather it is ta'til (denial of the divine attributes); because the hadith came explicitly:
Allah created Adam in His picture, sixty cubits (about 30 meters) in height.
خلق الله آدم على صورته طوله ستُّون ذراعًاThe questioner : The completion of this hadith.
The Shaykh : This hadith is the last one; a hadith in "Sahih al-Bukhari," and the hadiths interpret one another. Here the Messenger explains that the pronoun does not refer to Allah, but to Adam himself. And his saying (peace be upon him) in that first hadith:
Allah created Adam in His picture
خلق الله آدم على صورتهfrom clay
مِنْ طِينٍbreathed into him from His [created] soul
وَنَفَخَ فِيهِ مِنْ رُوحِهِAllah created Adam in His picture
خلق الله آدم على صورتهThe questioner : In one leap.
The Shaykh : Yes, indeed. And the hadiths interpret one another, so there is no need for such contrivance.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good, O Shaykh.
The Shaykh : And may Allah protect you, if Allah wills.
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