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It is well known among Ahl al-Sunnah wa-l-Jamā‘ah that one does not ask “How?” concerning the attributes of Allah, Mighty and Majestic, nor “Why?” concerning His actions. We have mentioned elsewhere that the early generations and the imams denied that we presently know how He is, as in Mālik’s statement—may Allah have mercy on him—“Rising above is known, but its manner is unknown.” They did not