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progressing to the hadiths of Lady Ayesha and Abbas' son relating to the seeing of his
Lord.
@ The proximity of the Prophet and his nearness – 46
Other lesser scholars say it refers to Allah, however, their interpretation is based on the
understanding of the Divine Hadith in which Allah says, "Whosoever comes close to Me
by the span of a hand, I come close to him an arm's length" which means these
scholars negated physical distance and directions by giving this example.
@ The friendship and love of Allah to His Prophet - 48
1. There is a difference between the exalted titles of 'close friend' and 'beloved' and
these will be explained in due course.
2. The Prophethood has perspectives between people and the prophet, whereas the
friendship has a perspective between Allah and Prophet Muhammad, praise and peace
be upon him, which makes it very special.
Lord.
@ The proximity of the Prophet and his nearness – 46
Other lesser scholars say it refers to Allah, however, their interpretation is based on the
understanding of the Divine Hadith in which Allah says, "Whosoever comes close to Me
by the span of a hand, I come close to him an arm's length" which means these
scholars negated physical distance and directions by giving this example.
@ The friendship and love of Allah to His Prophet - 48
1. There is a difference between the exalted titles of 'close friend' and 'beloved' and
these will be explained in due course.
2. The Prophethood has perspectives between people and the prophet, whereas the
friendship has a perspective between Allah and Prophet Muhammad, praise and peace
be upon him, which makes it very special.