Imaan bil Ghayb (belief in the unseen) is an integral part of our faith. It
is one of the qualities of a true Mu’min (believer) as described by Allah Ta
‘ala in the opening Surah of Baqarah.
Those verses that contain words such as hand, eyes, etc. of Allah Ta’ala are
known as ‘Mutashaabihaat’ (words whose meanings are concealed). Since our
belief is that Allah Ta’ala is unique in his Being and Qualities, and there
is none who can equal with Him, and He is beyond our comprehension, hence,
such verses are beyond our understanding. We are obliged to bring Imaan and
faith on whatever is the true meaning in the sight of Allah Ta’ala. In fact,
this is one of the great tests of the Imaan of a believer.
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.