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The assertion that Allah Most High is not above the Throne was first introduced into Islam by al-Ja‘d ibn Dirham, al-Jahm ibn Safwān, and their followers. The Muslim community regards them as among the worst adherents of deviant doctrines. The early generations made statements declaring them unbelievers that they did not make about anyone else.

They said:

“We recount the statements of the Jews and Christians, but we do not recount those of the Jahmiyyah.”

They also said:

“The Muslims, Jews, and Christians agree that Allah Most High is above the Throne, whereas the Jahmiyyah say that He is not above the Throne.”

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