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Do Shi'ites deny seeing Allah on the Day of Judgement? If yes, Why?

Shi'ites do not accept the notion that Allah can be seen in a physical form on the Day of Judgment. This belief is rooted in their understanding of the nature of God and how He exists beyond human comprehension. For instance, the Qur'an states: Vision comprehendeth Him not, but He comprehendeth (all) vision. He is the Subtile, the Aware. 6:103. This verse emphasizes that God is beyond the limitations of physical sight.

Additionally, in the hadith literature, Abu Ja'far (peace be upon him) explained that while hearts can comprehend the realities of faith and recognize God's presence through signs, direct sight of Allah is not possible. He stated: No, the eyes have not seen Him by direct sight, but the hearts have seen Him through the realities of faith. He is not known by analogy, nor grasped by the senses, and He is not comparable to any of the created. Al-Kafi 3:49Shia. This perspective underscores that belief in Allah is based on faith and understanding rather than physical observation.

Thus, the Shi'ite view emphasizes that the essence of Allah is beyond human perception, aligning with their theological position that He cannot be seen in a literal sense on the Day of Judgment or at any other time.

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