We can't see Allah because nothing is comparable to Him; He transcends human perception and comprehension.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
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Allah's Transcendence: The primary reason we cannot see Allah lies in His absolute uniqueness and transcendence. The Quran emphasizes this in Surah Ash-Shura (42:11): "There is nothing like unto Him." This verse signifies that Allah's essence and attributes are beyond our capacity to fully grasp or perceive with our limited senses.
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Limitations of Human Perception: Our physical eyes and minds are designed to perceive the physical world. Allah, being beyond the physical realm, cannot be confined to our sensory experience. To see something, there needs to be light reflecting off of it and traveling to our eyes, which then our brain interprets. Allah does not exist within the realm of space and time in the same way that we do, therefore this process cannot occur.
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Conceptual Understanding vs. Physical Sight: While we cannot see Allah physically, we can come to know Him through His signs in creation, His names and attributes revealed in the Quran and Sunnah (Prophet Muhammad's teachings and practices), and through the spiritual experiences of those who are close to Him. Understanding Allah is more about developing a deep relationship with Him based on faith and knowledge rather than a physical experience.
In summary, the inability to see Allah is due to His incomparable nature and the limitations of human perception. While we cannot see Him physically, we can strive to know Him through His attributes and signs, nurturing a profound spiritual connection.
