Finding Clarity: A Deep Dive into Page 288 of Sharh al-Aqidah at-Tahawiyyah
In online forums and written debates, "page 288" is often cited as "proof" that even a Hanafi commentary affirms Allah’s literal elevation over the Throne. Salafi-oriented preachers use it to show that negation of direction ( ta'til ) is a deviation. Conversely, traditional Maturidi scholars argue that Ibn Abi al-'Izz's commentary is unrepresentative of Imam al-Tahawi’s original intent, pointing out that al-Tahawi himself said "He is free from directions." sharh tahawiyyah page 288
The author explains that the confusion for many lies here: Does Allah want disbelief to exist? Finding Clarity: A Deep Dive into Page 288
(the exact page number varies slightly by edition—Cairo 1955, Mu'assasat al-Risalah, or modern printings like Dar al-Salam) typically falls within the section discussing Allah’s Attributes (Sifat), specifically the debate around al-Jihah (direction) and al-Hayyiz (space or place). Page 288 (the exact page number varies slightly
as a real creation and the highest part of the universe.
If you open the Dar al-Salam edition (1997) or the Mu'assasat al-Risalah printing (1988), will likely contain the following actionable insights: