Does the statement of Allah the Exalted, “Build for me a house with You in Paradise,” and similar phrases, establish the attribute of being “with” (al-‘ind) for Allah the Exalted?

Question:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner asks: Does the statement of Allah the Exalted regarding Maryam (peace be upon her), , and His statement, “But those who are with their Lord,” and the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), “He is with Him above the Throne,” serve as evidence for establishing the attribute of being “with” (al-‘ind) for Allah, Mighty and Majestic?

Answer:
It is an attribute of nearness to Allah, where some of the created beings are near to Allah, Mighty and Majestic. This is the attribute of nearness. The angels brought near to Allah, Exalted and Majestic, are near to Him. This nearness is not a nearness of place; it is a nearness of status. This does not occur except for those who are sincere to Allah, Mighty and Majestic, and those who love Allah. Yes.