Is it forbidden or sinful for a person to write an example from a book that includes the saying "I saw God wearing a white hat"? Is it permissible to write about and review the titles of books that contain such examples? Is it permissible to read fictional novels set in the future? And is it necessary to obscure cover images or images within the pages of children's books?
Scholars have differed concerning the رؤية (seeing) of Allah Almighty in a dream. The correct view is that it can occur and is possible, keeping in mind that what is seen is not Allah Almighty Himself, but rather the image seen by the sleeper is appropriate and similar to their belief in their Lord. Therefore, there is no harm in reading the aforementioned book and what is in it. As for fictional narratives about the future, there is no harm in them if they are free from شرعية (Shar'i) prohibitions. Regarding the ruling on obscuring images on book covers, one should refer to the mentioned fatwas.
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