Is it possible to see Allah in this world in a dream?
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The questioner : His EminenceThe Shaykh : It is said that in a hadith or athar, it is stated that no one will see their Lord in this world. It is also said that Ahmad ibn Hanbal (may Allah have mercy on him) saw his Lord. If he did see Him, was Ahmad ibn Hanbal’s vision a true vision of his Lord, or was it something else?
The Shaykh : It is established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) that when he spoke about the Dajjal, he said:As-Sunan al-Kubra lil-Nasa'i 56:104 And if it were possible to see the Lord in this world, it would have been possible for Musa (peace be upon him). Musa said: [Al-A'raf 7:143] So Allah (Mighty and Majestic) manifested Himself to the mountain, and the mountain crumbled [Al-A'raf 7:143] [Al-A'raf 7:143]
Therefore, seeing the Lord (Mighty and Majestic) while awake is not possible, even for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family). On the night of the Ascension, he did not see his Lord. He was asked, “Did you see your Lord?” He said: And in another narration: meaning, “I did not see Allah.” As for in a dream, it is established that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) saw his Lord in a dream. As for what is mentioned about Ahmad ibn Hanbal, I do not know whether it is established from him with a sound chain or not. If it is established from him with a sound chain, then it is like a strike upon him according to his adherence to the Book of Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and the Sunnah of His Messenger. Yes.
The Shaykh : It is established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) that when he spoke about the Dajjal, he said:
And know that you will not see your Lord until you die.
واعلموا أنكم لن تروا ربكم حتى تموتواMy Lord, show me [Yourself] that I may look at You." [Allah] said, "You will not see Me, but look at the mountain; if it should remain in place, then you will see Me.
رب أرني أنظر إليك قال لن تراني ولكن انظر إلى الجبل فإن استقر مكانه فسوف ترانيand Moses fell unconscious. And when he awoke, he said, "Exalted are You! I have repented to You, and I am the first of the believers."
فخر موسى صعقا فلما أفاق قال سبحانك تبت إليك وأنا أول المؤمنينand I am the first of the believers."
وأنا أول المؤمنينTherefore, seeing the Lord (Mighty and Majestic) while awake is not possible, even for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family). On the night of the Ascension, he did not see his Lord. He was asked, “Did you see your Lord?” He said: