To whom does the word "his image or form" refer in the the Prophet's saying: "And Allah created Adam in His image or form," and how can that be interpreted?
Allah created Adam in His image, meaning that Allah Almighty has an image that befits Him, unlike the images of creation. So, His image is one of His established attributes, and it must be affirmed and believed in. It is understood from the that Allah created Adam hearing, seeing, speaking, with a face, hand, and foot. Likewise, Allah possesses these attributes, but hearing is not like hearing, and seeing is not like seeing. Allah's attributes are perfect, befitting His majesty and greatness, whereas the attributes of created beings are subject to imperfection and perishability. This is confirmed by His statement, "There is nothing like unto Him, and He is the Hearing, the Seeing."
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