Mansūr and others with whom we sat and from whom we acquired knowledge. Among their teachings was that faith consists of speech and deeds.” Later he said, “Allah created seven heavens, one above another.” His statement has already been quoted, down to his words:

“For Allah, Blessed and Exalted, is upon the Throne, above the seventh and highest heaven. He knows all of that and is separate from His creation; no place is beyond His knowledge. Allah has a Throne, and the Throne has bearers who carry it. There is a limit—Allah Most High knows that limit best. Allah Most High is upon His Throne—exalted is His mention and sublime His majesty—and there is no god but Him.”

However, this wording allows the limit to refer to the Throne; indeed, that is its more apparent meaning.