Explanation of al-Aqidah al-Wasitiyya – Lesson 44

Lesson 44:Likewise, He, Glorious is He, is above the Throne, observing His creation, watching and supervising them, and looking on at them, as well as other matters signified by His Lordship.All these words that Allah has mentioned, that He is above the Throne and that He is with us are true in their literal sense and do not warrant distortion. However, they need to be purged of false presumptions such as that it is thought that the apparent meaning of His saying: ‘In the heavens’ means that the heavens cover and contain Him. This notion is invalid according to the consensus of the people of knowledge and Imaan. How could this be so when: ‘His Footstool encompasses the heavens and the earth.’ [al-Baqarah: 255] And it is He who: ‘Keeps a firm hold on the heavens and earth, preventing them from vanishing away.’ [Fatir: 41] And it is He who: ‘Holds back the heaven, preventing it from falling to the earth except by His permission.’ [al-Hajj: 65] ‘And from among His Signs is that the heavens and earth hold firm to His command.’ [al-Rum: 25]Lesson Notes: ⁠⁠sc.isb.org.au/aw-nts⁠Lesson Date: 15/05/2024