Sharh Tahawiyyah Page 288

Page 288 of (specifically in many editions such as the one published by Al-Resala Foundation ) discusses the critical theological concept of Allah's transcendence and being above His Throne ( al-'Uluw and al-Istawa ). Key Content Highlights

“Do not delve into the ‘how’ of the decree. If you think about the Divine Essence, stop. If you think about the modality of predestination, stop. The Salaf would pass the verses and ahadith of Qadr as they came, without asking ‘how.’ The disease of ‘how’ is the disease of Iblis who asked ‘how’ when commanded to prostrate to Adam. Hold firmly to the rope of submission. Say: ‘We believe in the decree, its good and its evil, its sweet and its bitter, as coming from Allah.’” sharh tahawiyyah page 288

: The page may also contain details from related ahadith describing the Throne as being like a dome over the heavens. Context of the Work Page 288 of (specifically in many editions such