Non-Athari scholars interpret Abu Hanifa’s statement not as a physical direction, but as a rebuke to anyone who implies
This blog post focuses on the commentary ( Sharh ) of Imam Ibn Abi al-Izz al-Hanafi sharh tahawiyyah page 288
The core of page 288 is the preservation of the early Sunni (Salaf) approach to the attributes of . The author, Ibn Abi al-Izz al-Hanafi Because page numbers can vary by edition (e
: Those who claim actions do not affect faith at all. "Allah loves the believers")
: If only one term is mentioned (e.g., "Allah loves the believers"), it encompasses both inner belief and outward actions.
Because page numbers can vary by edition (e.g., the Dar al-Salam edition vs. the Mu'assasah al-Risalah edition), researchers often look for the section titled or the commentary on Tahawi's point: "The Throne and the Chair (Kursi) are true."
For further study, you can access the full English translation of the Commentary on the Creed of At-Tahawi or the Arabic original . Full text of "Sharh Aqeedah Tahawiyyah" - Internet Archive
