Ibn Jurayj, Shaykh of al-Haram, and the Muftee of the Hijaaz (d. 150H)

Abu Haatim ar-Raazee reported from al-Ansaaree from Ibn Jurayj (rahimahullaah) [that he] said:

His Throne was above the water before He created the creation.

Source: "Mukhtasar al-Uluww" of adh-Dhahabee, (p. 137)