By the grace of Allah, we know that the `Aqidah of the Salaf is to allow Allah’s Attributes to pass as they are, which is clear from many of their quotations. However, what is the evidence that they also used to affirm the meanings of the attributes, while only performing Tafwidh (delegating knowledge) of the Kayfiyyah (explaining how they are) to Allah? Because much of what has been transmitted from the Salaf indicates that they used to perform Tafwidh of the meaning, which is apparent from the formation of their words, such as their saying, “I believe in what has come from Allah upon the intent of Allah,” or like their saying, “Allah settles above His Throne as He pleases, draws near to His creation as He pleases and descends to the lower heaven as He pleases.” Yes, in their words there is affirmation of the attributes, but I understand that they used to leave the meanings to Allah Almighty.
هل يتعارض إثبات الصفات مع التفويض