Explaining the meanings of the attribute of Allah, al-Ru'ya (sight), which can mean knowledge, or seeing with the eyes, or the perception of the seen object; thus there are two types, general and specific, which necessitate

The Shaykh : As for His saying: Here, "sees" comes to mean the sight of the eye, and it comes to mean knowledge. For example, His saying, the Exalted: This
The student: It means knowledge.

The Shaykh : It means knowledge, because the Day of Reckoning has not yet come, but it is known to Allah, Mighty and Majestic. And for example, His saying, the Exalted: This is a seeing of knowledge and also a seeing of the eye; so He sees and witnesses those who harm the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). The seeing that means the perception of the seen object has a general and a specific aspect, meaning it necessitates victory and support, such as The intended meaning here is the seeing that necessitates victory and support.