Source: Fatawa Ulama-e-Hadith, Kitab al-Salah, Volume 1
❖ Question:
Where is Allah ﷻ, and is Muhammad al-Karim ﷺ alive?
✦ Where is Allah ﷻ?
Allah ﷻ is established above the Throne, as stated in the noble verse:
﴿الرَّحْمَنُ عَلَى الْعَرْشِ اسْتَوَى﴾
(Ta-Ha: 5)
Translation: “The Most Merciful is established above the Throne.”
This blessed verse clearly indicates that Allah ﷻ is above the Throne.
✔ Regarding the Manner (Kayfiyyah):
No explanation regarding the manner of His being established on the Throne has been provided by Allah ﷻ.
Hence, asking about it or attempting to describe it is prohibited and unlawful.
✔ Belief That Allah Is Everywhere:
The belief that Allah ﷻ is present everywhere is incorrect and contradicts the above-mentioned verse.
However, Allah’s knowledge and authority encompass everything, and nothing is hidden from His knowledge.
✦ Is Muhammad ﷺ Alive?
The life of the Noble Prophet ﷺ in the grave is like that of the other Prophets (عليهم السلام) and martyrs.
✔ Life in the Realm of Barzakh:
This is a life of the Barzakh (intermediate realm), and it bears no connection to worldly life.
✔ Seeking Help After Death:
It is not permissible to seek help or make requests from the Prophet ﷺ after his passing.
There is no precedent for such acts from the noble Companions (رضي الله عنهم) or the righteous predecessors.
Therefore, such practices are incorrect and impermissible.
