10. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad from Abu Hashim al-Ja‘fari who has said the following. “I asked Imam abul Hassan al-Rida
عليه السلام, about Allah if He can be described (defined in words). The Imam
عليه السلام said, “Have you not read the Quran?” I replied, “Yes, I do read the Quran.” He then said, “Have you not read the words of Allah, the Most High, “No mortal eyes can see Him, but He can see all eyes. He is All-kind and All-aware.”
(6:103) I replied, “Yes, I have read them.” The Imam
عليه السلام said, “Do they know the meaning of the eyes?” I replied, “Yes, they do.” The Imam
عليه السلام said, “What is it?” I replied, “ It means seeing with the eyes.” Then the Imam said, the Awham (mentioned above) of the heart is far greater comprehensive in knowledge than eye-witnessing. It is not able to comprehend Him but He comprehends all things.”