Imam Muslim reported on a situation that happened between Ibn-Abbas and Aisha (may Allah be pleased with both of them). They disagreed in the matter referring to Prophet Muhammads (S.A.W) sighting of Allah (s.w.t) with his naked eye during the night of Miraj. Ibn-Abbas (ra) used to tell people that he believed that the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) saw Allah with his naked eye during the night of Miraj . He supported his opinion with verses (12 &13) from Surat An-Najim, what can be translated as, “Will you then dispute with him (Muhammad) about what he saw. And indeed he saw him at a second descent (another time).” When Aisha (ra) heard about his opinion she said, “The hair on my head stood up” meaning that she was shocked. Then she said, “Whoever claims that Muhammad (S.A.W) saw his Lord in the night of Miraj, brought a big lie on Allah (s.w.t).” She supported her opinion by verse (103) in Surat Al-Anam, what can be translated as, “No vision can grasp Him (Allah), but His Grasp is over all vision. He is the Most Subtle and Courteous, Well-Acquainted with all things.” In this case the disagreement is between Ibn-Abbas and Aisha (may Allah be pleased with both of them) in a matter of Aqeedah (belief). This disagreement resulted from different interpretations of the text, not because of its authenticity.
Posted on: Sun, 23 Nov 2014 01:01:43 +0000