Muqatil ibn Sulayman (died 767) was a famous 8th-century Sunnimufassir of the Quran.
His views on divine anthropomorphism were notorious to later generations, but in spite of his “extreme” corporealism, he employed ta'wil in his tafsir even on verses on the attributes of Allah.[1]
Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal appreciated Muqatil’s knowledge of the Qur'an, and had similar views with on God.[1]
The charge of anthropomorphism was doctrinally opposed both by Muqatil and Ibn Hanbal who spoke against such concepts. This accusation has its origins in political leanings and has no relevance to an academic entry.
References
^ ab Wesley Williams, ASPECTS OF THE CREED OF IMAM AHMAD IBN HANBAL: A STUDY OF ANTHROPOMORPHISM IN EARLY ISLAMIC DISCOURSE. Int. J. Middle East Stud. 34 (2002), 441–463.
