Mushabbiha

Mushabbiha is a term used to describe a historical theological doctrine within Islam that asserts a physical resemblance between God and created beings. This belief is generally considered unorthodox by mainstream Islamic theology. The term itself derives from the Arabic word "tashbih," meaning resemblance or comparison. Adherents of this view, sometimes called Mushabbiha, believe that God has a physical form, often described in anthropomorphic terms, akin to human beings.

The mainstream Sunni and Shia interpretations of Islam strongly reject the concept of tashbih, emphasizing God's absolute transcendence and uniqueness (Tawhid). They believe that verses in the Quran and Hadith that might seem to suggest a physical form for God should be interpreted metaphorically or allegorically, rather than literally. These interpretations maintain that God is beyond human comprehension and any attempt to liken Him to creation is a form of shirk (polytheism).

Historically, the Mushabbiha have been associated with certain fringe groups or individuals who held literalist interpretations of scriptural passages. Their views have been widely criticized and condemned by Islamic scholars throughout history for contradicting fundamental Islamic tenets about God's nature. The consensus among Islamic jurists and theologians is that God is incorporeal and has no physical attributes that can be compared to anything in the created world.