The Attribute of Istiwa' (Rising Above the Throne) for Allah (Mighty and Majestic)
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Question:
Samir Muhammad, a Jordanian resident in the Kingdom, asks about the attribute of istiwa' (rising above the Throne) for Allah (Mighty and Majestic).
Answer:
We affirm the istiwa' (rising above the Throne) of Allah upon the Throne, and we affirm the exaltation of Allah above His creation. This is among the attributes of Allah (Mighty and Majestic) that the evidence has brought. As for the manner of the istiwa' and the manner of the exaltation, we do not know it. We do not know the manner; rather, we believe in it and affirm it for Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Yes.
Samir Muhammad, a Jordanian resident in the Kingdom, asks about the attribute of istiwa' (rising above the Throne) for Allah (Mighty and Majestic).
Answer:
We affirm the istiwa' (rising above the Throne) of Allah upon the Throne, and we affirm the exaltation of Allah above His creation. This is among the attributes of Allah (Mighty and Majestic) that the evidence has brought. As for the manner of the istiwa' and the manner of the exaltation, we do not know it. We do not know the manner; rather, we believe in it and affirm it for Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (167) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1439-08-02] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (16:48)
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