I would like to ask how would we avoid anthropomorphism if we accept this interpretation of hand of Allah. Because Quran emphasizes the transcendence of Creator. If we look at the history of western civilization, it is how they degenerated into trinitarianism through speculative theology like this. So, we need more common sense than courage here. The idea of co-worker cannot be reconciled with the sacred text too because Quran abhors the idea of divine partners as the cardinal sin. How could God consult creation. When a Companion said: That happens which God wills and what You will, but Prophet peace and blessings be upon him commanded avoiding the second statement. Spiritual freedom should be promoted on the basis of Quran 90:13 which states that if we want to liberate ourselves from eternal suffering we should try to liberate others from serving creation. There is a famous statement of Companions that we want to bring humanity out of serving creation into the freedom of serving Creator. Our freedom lies in rejecting creation including our own carnal selves.
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/opinion/09-Nov-2015/iqbal-on-the-spirit-of-islamic-culture
A spiritual Ishmaelite 