In this lecture Shaykh Abu Iyaad حفظه الله breaks down the principles and evidences pertaining the understanding of the attribute of ‘Uluw or Aboveness for Allah, according to Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah and the methodology of the Salaf as-Salih.
The video is divided into 3 sections. Firstly, principles that can be applied to all of Allah’s attributes. Secondly, textual evidences from the Quran and Sunnah. Thirdly, other evidences to solidify that this belief is solidified and can be found throughout the history of Islam, from Salaf to Khalaf.
Further Reading: Refer to this website which contains many more proofs for this topic and refutes the doubts of the opposing views. Website: www.abovethethrone.com
00:00 - Introduction
02:07 - Part 1: Principles
06:33 - 1. Allah is Only Known Through Revelation
15:00 - 2. Allah is Most Knowledgable of Himself
24:17 - 3. Accepting Allah as He Described Himself
31:15 - Part 2: Textual Evidence
33:54 - 1. Allah’s Names
37:19 - 2. Allah’s Attributes
38:00 - 3. فوق (Above)
42:01 - 4. ف السماء (Over the Heavens)
50:16 - 5. استواء (Rising)
55:10 - Part 3: Other Evidences
55:31 - 1. Companions
57:23 - 2. Salaf
1:05:50 - 3. Scholarly Consensus
1:08:21 - 4. Logic
1:14:22 - 5. Pre-Disposition
This lecture was given on 23/06/19, as part of the Summer Conference with the Salafi Centre of Manchester.