Are the categories of elevation attributed to Allah the Exalted three or two?
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The Shaykh : No, this falls under what we call the elevation of attribute. If we say the elevation of attribute, it encompasses the elevation of rank and the elevation of dominion, as well as all types of elevation; meaning, this is more comprehensive. Otherwise, some scholars say that there are three categories: the elevation of the Self, the elevation of rank, and the elevation of dominion. But if we say the elevation of the Self and the elevation of attribute, it becomes more inclusive and comprehensive.
The apparent view, and Allah knows best, is that the earth which creation benefits from and in which they have an interest, and which refers to humans, is a single earth. This is the apparent view, and Allah knows best.
The Shaykh : No, this falls under what we call the elevation of attribute. If we say the elevation of attribute, it encompasses the elevation of rank and the elevation of dominion, as well as all types of elevation; meaning, this is more comprehensive. Otherwise, some scholars say that there are three categories: the elevation of the Self, the elevation of rank, and the elevation of dominion. But if we say the elevation of the Self and the elevation of attribute, it becomes more inclusive and comprehensive.
The apparent view, and Allah knows best, is that the earth which creation benefits from and in which they have an interest, and which refers to humans, is a single earth. This is the apparent view, and Allah knows best.