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There are questions raised about God's attributes, verses related to embodiment and resemblance, and solitary hadiths, which have caused confusion among worshipers. The inquiry is about seeing God on the Day of Judgment—will it be for believers only or for everyone? Also, what is the ruling on the eternal punishment of disbelievers in Hell?

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"Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, and upon his family and companions. To proceed:

Disputed matters among Muslims must be referred to the Book and the . It is not permissible for anyone to speak about the fundamentals of religion and monotheism based on personal opinion; rather, they must take from the Book, the Sunnah, and the consensus of the predecessors. Whoever speaks with personal opinion is sinful, even if correct, and whoever derives from the Book and the Sunnah is rewarded, even if mistaken. Likewise, it is not permissible to discuss intricate issues in beliefs before the general public; they should rather be instructed with the established principles from the Book, the Sunnah, and consensus without delving into problematic details, as that leads to division and disagreement."

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