The word idrāk conveys more than seeing: it implies grasping or encompassing completely. Thus “eyes do not encompass Him” does not contradict the promise of looking toward the Lord.
One passage denies encompassing; the other establishes vision.
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Negating encompassing while affirming vision
Divine Incomparability and Vision of Allah
The word idrāk conveys more than seeing: it implies grasping or encompassing completely. Thus “eyes do not encompass Him” does not contradict the promise of looking toward the Lord.
One passage denies encompassing; the other establishes vision.