What is the validity of interpreting al-Maqam al-Mahmud as the seating of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) on the Throne?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, it is reported from some of the Salaf that al-Maqam al-Mahmud is interpreted as the seating of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) on the Throne. Is this interpretation correct?

Answer:
Yes, this is mentioned in a hadith: It is not al-Maqam al-Mahmud alone, but al-Maqam al-Mahmud includes shafa'ah (intercession), and among its aspects is the seating of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) on the Throne. Yes, this is established and exists. Ibn Jarir and others mentioned this interpretation. Yes. Imam Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned it in al-Nuniyyah, as has passed to you. Yes.