The Meaning of Describing the Throne as the Noble
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Question:
The word *shirk* (associating partners with Allah) in the statement of Allah the Exalted, “And say: The Lord of the Throne is the Most Noble,” refers to Allah, Mighty and Majestic, who is above the Throne. How can the Throne be noble?
Answer:
*Karamah* (nobility) comes from *nufasah* (excellence or preciousness); a thing is called *karim* (noble) when it is precious, just as precious stones are called *al-hajar al-karimah* (precious stones). Thus, *karam* (nobility) implies excellence and quality. So, *al-'Arsh al-Karim* (the Noble Throne) means the precious, excellent Throne. Yes, it is not the *fard* (unique) in the sense of giving and bestowing. No, the *fard* here means excellence and quality. Yes.
The word *shirk* (associating partners with Allah) in the statement of Allah the Exalted, “And say: The Lord of the Throne is the Most Noble,” refers to Allah, Mighty and Majestic, who is above the Throne. How can the Throne be noble?
Answer:
*Karamah* (nobility) comes from *nufasah* (excellence or preciousness); a thing is called *karim* (noble) when it is precious, just as precious stones are called *al-hajar al-karimah* (precious stones). Thus, *karam* (nobility) implies excellence and quality. So, *al-'Arsh al-Karim* (the Noble Throne) means the precious, excellent Throne. Yes, it is not the *fard* (unique) in the sense of giving and bestowing. No, the *fard* here means excellence and quality. Yes.
Source
شرح العقيدة الواسطية [ صالح الفوزان ] [ الشرح القديم ]، بداية من قوله : وقوله : ( ألا تأمنوني وأنا أمين من في السماء ) — islamhouse.com (1:03:23)
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