The statement that Allah touches the Throne, whether the Divine Essence touches the Throne or not, is it prescribed to inquire into this?

Question:
The Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, says: Is it prescribed to inquire into the statement that Allah touches the Throne, or that He does not? Is it prescribed to inquire into whether the Divine Essence touches the Throne or not?

Answer:
One person said this. This is a question about the manner (takyif): Does Allah touch the Throne or not? This is a question about the manner. No, we do not know this, nor do we inquire into it. We affirm that Allah rose above the Throne (istiwa'). As for the statement that He is not touching it, that is an overreach (takalluf); we do not inquire into it. Yes.