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  • Explanation For Hadith: Man Created In The Image Of God

    Posted by Anum on January 30, 2023 at 12:22 pm

    Assalaamoalaikum. There is a hadis quoted in Bukhari:

    He reported God’s Messenger as saying, “When any of you fights he must avoid the face, for God created Adam in His own image.” (Bukhari and Muslim.)

    https://sunnah.com/muslim:2612e

    Can you please explain what “created in His image” would mean here?

    Faisal Haroon replied 1 year, 10 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  • Explanation For Hadith: Man Created In The Image Of God

  • Faisal Haroon

    Moderator January 30, 2023 at 7:14 pm

    Man being created in God’s image is a metaphor for man possessing qualities like that of God even though to a much lesser extent. These include qualities like mercy, anger, and sense of justice. When you hit someone in their face they feel disrespected so Prophet SAW has reportedly advised against it.

    Please note that your question was edted to add a reference. Valid references are required and questions without such references are subject to be removed without any notice.

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