We have already cited some statements of Abū al-Hasan al-Ash'arī and other leading scholars among his followers in which they argued that Allah Most High is upon the Throne, together with the verses they adduced in support—verses also cited as evidence for affirming a limit. He said:

“Chapter on Rising over the Throne

If someone asks, ‘What do you say concerning rising over the Throne?’ he should be told: Allah is established over His Throne, as He, glorified be He, said:

‘The Most Merciful is established above the Throne.’ {5} [Tā Hā 5]

He, Mighty and Majestic, also said:

‘To Him ascends good speech, and righteous deeds raise it.’ [Fātir 10]

And He said:

‘Rather, Allah raised him to Himself.’ [al-Nisā' 158]

And He said:

‘He directs affairs from heaven to earth; then they ascend to Him.’ [al-Sajdah 5]”

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