Was Muqatil ibn Sulayman a corporealist, especially since he has a commentary on the Qur’an?

The issue of attributing anthropomorphism to Muqatil ibn Sulayman can be clarified as follows:

- Some scholars of theological articles attributed corporealism to Muqatil, and Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari recounted this from him. Abu Hanifa also mentioned that Muqatil went to extremes, even making God similar to His creation.

- Sheikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah hesitated to accept everything attributed to Muqatil, suggesting that there might be additions or transmissions from unreliable sources. He cited Al-Shafi'i's saying, "Whoever desires tafsir is dependent on Muqatil."

- Some scholars, such as Abu al-Hasan al-Malti and Al-Shahrastani, acquitted Muqatil of the accusation of anthropomorphism. Dr. Jabir ibn Idris also favored his acquittal, arguing that the accounts came from his opponents, that Muqatil himself disavowed such beliefs, and that his books are devoid of anthropomorphism.

- It appears that his existing books do not show anything of what was attributed to him concerning anthropomorphism. Thus, either the transmission is unverified, or he said things that did not reach the severity of what was reported from him.

- Caution must be exercised regarding Muqatil's statements concerning attributes. However, his statements in tafsir and the meanings of the Qur'an have been beneficial to scholars.