Different Kinds of Traditional Expositions as to the Almighty's Transcending All Attributes of Creatures

The Almighty’s having no likeness and similitude is a principle frequently mentioned in the Quran and hadiths. Nevertheless, among various schools of thought are some whose beliefs on God lead to a kind of likening Him to creatures. The present research gathers and classifies various expressions of “the Almighty’s transcending all attributes of creatures” mentioned in hadiths in order to prepare grounds for responding to most questions and doubts in this connection. It indicates that in hadiths’ language the Almighty transcends likening to creatures, His Essence refuses what exists in creatures, and the Creator is distinct, differentiated, and distinguished from creatures.