What is the interpretation of the hadith: (Indeed, Allah created Adam in His image)?
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The questioner : Our Shaykh, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Sahih Muslim 2612e So what is the correct interpretation, our Shaykh, of this hadith?
The Shaykh : The image of Adam, because it is stated in Sahih al-Bukhari:Sahih al-Bukhari 6227 This is an explanation by the Messenger himself.
The questioner : But, the Hafiz, my Shaykh, it seems they authenticated the hadith. I do not know if it is authentic or not.Sahih Muslim 2612e
The Shaykh : This is not authentic and will never be authentic!
Abu Layla : There is a long research on this, what Allah willed...
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
for Allah created Adam in His own image
إن الله خلق آدم على صورتهThe Shaykh : The image of Adam, because it is stated in Sahih al-Bukhari:
Allah created Adam in His picture, sixty cubits (about 30 meters) in height.
خلق الله آدم على صورته طوله ستون ذراعاThe questioner : But, the Hafiz, my Shaykh, it seems they authenticated the hadith. I do not know if it is authentic or not.
for Allah created Adam in His own image
إن الله خلق آدم على صورة الرحمنThe Shaykh : This is not authentic and will never be authentic!
Abu Layla : There is a long research on this, what Allah willed...
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
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