is, by universal agreement, not the earth. This indicates that He, exalted is He, is alone in His oneness, established above His Throne.”

I say:

His statement, “alone in His oneness,” parallels the earlier statement of Ibn Kullāb.

He then said:

“Another proof:

He, mighty and majestic, says:

‘And your Lord comes, with the angels rank upon rank (22).’ [al-Fajr: 22]

And He says:

‘Do they await anything but that Allah should come to them in canopies of clouds?’ [al-Baqarah: 210]

And He says:

‘Then he drew near and descended (8), until he was two bow-lengths away or nearer (9). Then He revealed to His servant what He revealed (10). The heart did not deny what it saw (11). Will you then dispute with him about what he sees (12)? And he certainly saw him on another descent (13), at the Lote Tree of the Utmost Boundary (14), near which is the Garden of Refuge (15), when the Lote Tree was covered by that which covered it (16). His sight neither swerved nor exceeded its bounds (17). He certainly saw some of the greatest signs of his Lord (18).’ [al-Najm: 8–18]

And He, mighty and majestic, said to Jesus son of Mary, peace be upon him:

‘I will take you and raise you to Myself.’ [Āl ‘Imrān: 55]

And He says:

‘They certainly did not kill him (157). Rather, Allah raised him to Himself.’ [al-Nisā’: 157–158]

The Muslim community unanimously agrees that Allah raised Jesus to the heavens. Among the supplications of all Muslims, when they turn to Allah concerning an affliction that has befallen them, is their saying, ‘O Dweller of the Throne!’ Among the oaths they all utter is, ‘No, by Him who has veiled Himself with seven heavens.’

Another proof:

Allah, mighty and majestic, says:

‘It is not for any human being to be addressed by