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ArticlesOfTheIslamicFaithByGhazali, page : 139
world He would be opposite to it, and everything which is
opposite to a body is either equal to it in size, or smaller
or larger. All this implies measurement which necessarily requires
an object or measurement. But Allah the One Creator
and Ruler of the world and universe is far Exalted above such
things.
As to the raising of hands heaven-wards at the time of supplication
it is because Heaven is the direction of supplication
and implies a description of the One to whom the supplications
are offered, such as Majesty and Grandeur, employing thereby
the direction of height to represent the quality of Glory
and Exaltation. For Allah is above all in dominion and power.
opposite to a body is either equal to it in size, or smaller
or larger. All this implies measurement which necessarily requires
an object or measurement. But Allah the One Creator
and Ruler of the world and universe is far Exalted above such
things.
As to the raising of hands heaven-wards at the time of supplication
it is because Heaven is the direction of supplication
and implies a description of the One to whom the supplications
are offered, such as Majesty and Grandeur, employing thereby
the direction of height to represent the quality of Glory
and Exaltation. For Allah is above all in dominion and power.