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Refutation of Wahdat al-Wajood in light of the
Qur’aan and the Sunnah
The clear belief of Allah’s being upon his Throne is itself a
refutation of Wahdat al-Wajood and those who say, ‘Allah is
everywhere.’
(A) Numerous Qur’aanic verses state that Allah, the Exalted is
above His Arsh (Throne) in a manner that befits His Majesty and
Glory. Allah says: “Your Rabb (Lord) is Allah, Who created the
Heavens and the earth in six days and then rose above His Arsh
(Throne), He manages all things.” 156 Additional six similar
verses are found in the Qur’aan. Numerous verses in every
Soorah also indicate the same, from amongst them are, “He is
irresistible, above His slaves, and He is the All-Wise, Well-
Acquainted with all things.” 157 “To Him ascend (all) the good
words, and the righteous deeds exalt them.” 158
(B) Numerous Ahaadeeth of Allah’s Messenger clearly prove
that Allah, the Exalted, is above his Throne and not among His
creation in essence.
1. Muawiyah Ibn al-Hakam said: “I had a servant girl, who
used to tend my sheep in the area of mount Uhud.... One day, I
came to see them only to find out that a wolf had made off with a
sheep from her flock... (for which) ...I gave her a terrible slap in
her face. When I came to Allah’s Messenger with the story, he
considered it to be a grave thing for me to have done so. I said: “O
Messenger of Allah , couldn’t I free her?” He replied: “Bring her
to me.” So I brought her. He then asked her: “Where is Allah?”
She replied: “Above the Sky.” He then asked her: “Who am I?”
and she replied: “You are Allah’s Messenger .” So, the Prophet
said: “Free her for she is a true believer.” 159
156 Soorah Yunus (10): 3-4.
157 Soorah al-An’aam (6): 18.
158 Soorah Faatir (35): 10.
159 Saheeh Muslim (Eng. Trans.) vol. 1, p.271-272, no.1094.
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