What is the meaning of the statement by some scholars that Allah encompasses everything and is above it?

The Shaykh : Eternity is established by the reports of Allah. Eternity is established by the reports of Allah, so it is incumbent upon us to say, "We hear and we believe." This eternity is not an inherent attribute for us, but the eternity of the Creator is an inherent attribute. As for us, it is permissible for us to... and if we were in Paradise, were it not for the report of Allah the Exalted regarding eternity, we would say that the people of Paradise are like the people of this world; it is permissible for them to die. Yes.

The questioner : The statement that some scholars make... that He encompasses everything and is above it... (peace and blessings be upon him)...

The Shaykh : Yes

The questioner : Reconciling between them...

The Shaykh : And how

The questioner : Some scholars say... that He encompasses everything and is above it.

The Shaykh : Above everything.

The questioner : Above Him, around Him...

The Shaykh : Yes, yes. "Above Him" means that He encompasses the creation and He is above them. It does not mean that a thing is above Allah. No, no, that is not what was intended. He encompasses everything while being above everything. Do you understand? Yes.
The student: The time...

The Shaykh : Okay, the... yes.