Surah 2:255
"God – (there is) no god but Him, the Living, the Everlasting. Slumber does not overtake Him, nor sleep. To Him (belongs) whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is the one who will intercede with Him, except by His permission? He knows whatever is before them and whatever is behind them, but they cannot encompass any of His knowledge, except whatever He pleases. His throne comprehends the heavens and the earth. Watching over both of them does not weary him. He is the Most High, the Almighty."
2.255 – His throne comprehends the heavens and the earth
Known as the first of the “throne verses,” this verse packs a lot of theology into a small space. It begins with a statement very similar to the first part of the Muslim confession of faith (“no god except Allah”) and includes the anthropomorphic image of Allah seated on a heavenly throne.
This verse suggests the possibility of intercession through one who has Allah’s permission. See the analysis of verses on intercession at 39.44.
- from The Quran with Christian Commentary: A Guide to Understanding the Scripture of Islam