What is the basis for your statement that Allah is above by His Essence, and that the texts did not come with this?
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The questioner : Their saying "by His Essence" ... the misguided sects
The Shaykh : Yes
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : Yes, yes, so that it is not brought up to the student, who might ask: Is it elevation by His Essence, or by His attributes? It is well known that omitting "by His Essence" is better, because Allah said:[Al-Baqarah 2:255] [Al-An'am 6:18] and it is not said "by His Essence." However, considering that this meaning—namely, that He is elevated by His attributes only—is disputed by those who dispute, it is necessary to mention it. Yes.
The Shaykh : Yes
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : Yes, yes, so that it is not brought up to the student, who might ask: Is it elevation by His Essence, or by His attributes? It is well known that omitting "by His Essence" is better, because Allah said: