Abstract:

Mullah Khalil al-Siirdī, who lived between the years 1750-1843, is a distinguished scholar who contributed to the intellectual life of his age with his life, works, and ideas. He attracted the attention of the madrasah members and the intellectual environment of his era through his scholarly writings. He affected the formation of the educational and intellectual life of masters and students. In this article, we have examined Mullah Khalil’s approach to the issue of “ru’yat Allāh” by consulting, his books and other sources written on this matter, such as books, theses, encyclopedia entries, articles, etc. At the beginning of the essay, we have presented brief information about Mullah Khalil’s life, education, and writings. Afterward, we have attempted to establish the lexical and terminological meanings of the term "ru'yat Allāh" and sects' views regarding it. According to Mullah Khalil, even though it is theoretically possible to see God in this world with the naked eye while awakening, it has not taken place [actually]. The Prophet Moses wanted to see God while he was awake, but he could not do so. Mullah Khalil, based on the prophet's wish, believes the possibility of the vision of God and claims that it would not be appropriate for a prophet to ask for something impossible. Taking this possibility into consideration, Mullah Khalīl states that human beings can also see God in their dreams.

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