The descent of Allah to the lowest heaven on the Day of 'Arafah

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah preserve you, is there a report of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) descending to the lowest heaven on the Day of 'Arafah?

Answer:
On the Day of 'Arafah, yes. It is reported that Allah descends to the lowest heaven on the Day of 'Arafah and shows off the people of the standing place to the angels, saying: "Look at My servants who have come to Me disheveled and dusty from every deep valley, hoping for My mercy and fearing My punishment. I bear witness that I have forgiven them. Depart, for you have been forgiven, and so has the one for whom you interceded." This is reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), just as Allah (Mighty and Majestic) descends to the lowest heaven every night when the last third of the night remains. This is a divine descent befitting His majesty (Glorified and Exalted is He), and it is among the attributes of action.