It is established in the hadith that there is a Book above the Throne, and it is a created thing. How do we reconcile this with what we know about the Throne being the ceiling of the created things?

The questioner : The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said in an authentic hadith that Allah (Mighty and Majestic) wrote ... .

The Shaykh : What do you mean by "what is its state"?

The questioner : I mean, when we say that I ... in the created things.

The Shaykh : Do not repeat your question. Answer my question: What do you mean by "what is its state"?

The questioner : I mean that this Book is a created thing belonging to Him.

The Shaykh : Okay, is this Book above all the created things and encompassing them, just as the Throne encompasses them?

The questioner : What is the problem that is occurring?

The Shaykh : No, you have not answered my question. The problem should be resolved. Ask your question briefly.

The questioner : Is the Book that the Lord of Majesty spoke of, which is above the Throne ... a created thing?

The Shaykh: All right.

The questioner : So how was it above the Throne, when we know that the Throne is the ceiling of the created things?

The Shaykh : It may be a part of the Throne. As for the Throne, it is the whole. There is no problem.