The validity of the statement of Imam al-Jilani: “And that the Self (Dhat) rose above the Throne”
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Regarding the statement of Imam al-Jilani (may Allah have mercy on him) about istiwaa’ (rising above the Throne), and that it is the rising of the Self (Dhat) above the Throne, is this specific wording correct?
Answer:
Yes, indeed, this is correct. This is a refutation of those who say that the meaning of istiwaa’ is not that Allah is above the Throne with His Self. They say it does not mean that Allah is above the Throne with His Self, but rather that His dominion and sovereignty are above it. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Regarding the statement of Imam al-Jilani (may Allah have mercy on him) about istiwaa’ (rising above the Throne), and that it is the rising of the Self (Dhat) above the Throne, is this specific wording correct?
Answer:
Yes, indeed, this is correct. This is a refutation of those who say that the meaning of istiwaa’ is not that Allah is above the Throne with His Self. They say it does not mean that Allah is above the Throne with His Self, but rather that His dominion and sovereignty are above it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [702 -1024] مدى صحة قول الإمام الجيلاني: (وأنه استواء الذات على العرش) - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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