Explanation of the ordering of Istiwa' after the creation of the heavens and the earth
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Question:
And regarding the matter you mentioned in the previous lesson, which is what is said about Istiwa' being Istiwa' (dominion), it came with a ruling regarding the order. So if the meaning of Istiwa' were dominion over the Throne, that would not be delayed until after the limit of the creation of the heavens and the earth; rather, it provides more.
Answer:
It is clear that if the intended meaning is ownership, then Allah is the Owner of ownership always and forever. His ownership of a thing is not delayed until after the creation of the heavens and the earth. Allah is the Owner of everything always and forever. No new ownership or new possession occurred for Him after He did not have it. Yes.
And regarding the matter you mentioned in the previous lesson, which is what is said about Istiwa' being Istiwa' (dominion), it came with a ruling regarding the order. So if the meaning of Istiwa' were dominion over the Throne, that would not be delayed until after the limit of the creation of the heavens and the earth; rather, it provides more.
Answer:
It is clear that if the intended meaning is ownership, then Allah is the Owner of ownership always and forever. His ownership of a thing is not delayed until after the creation of the heavens and the earth. Allah is the Owner of everything always and forever. No new ownership or new possession occurred for Him after He did not have it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 16 من 36/شرح العقيدة الواسطية (مع الأسئلة)/بل رفعه الله إليه/صالح الفوزان/العقيدة/كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:03:53)
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