I'lae Hadith al-Jariya: Study of the Slave Girl Hadith (Ayn Allah?)

I‘la’ Hadith al-Jariya: Dirasa Naqdiyya li-Hadith Su’al al-Jariya “Ayna Allah” wa-Munaqashat al-I‘tiradat al-Ash‘ariyya al-Mu‘asira by Dr. Sa‘d al-Shaykh, a contemporary researcher, is a critical study defending the authenticity and theological significance of the Hadith of the slave girl, which affirms Allah’s elevation (‘uluw) above His creation.

The book analyzes narrations from Sahih Muslim and other collections, where the Prophet (peace be upon him) asks a slave girl, “Where is Allah?” and she responds, “In the sky,” confirming her faith. The author methodically addresses contemporary Ash‘ari objections that challenge the Hadith’s authenticity or advocate metaphorical interpretations, relying on classical Hadith scholars like al-Nawawi and Ibn Hajar to uphold its reliability and its role in establishing Allah’s elevation within the Sunni creed.

This work is a valuable resource for students of ‘Aqidah seeking clarity on this debated Hadith.