Allah is in Himself the non-being and the being, the…
“Allah is in Himself the non-being and the being, the inexistent and the existent. He is at the same time that which we designate by absolute non-being and by absolute being; or by relative non-being and relative being. . . . All these designation come back to God alone, for there is nothing which we can perceive, know, write or say which is not Him.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
God transcends all categories of existence and non-existence; human language cannot fully describe Him.
In simple terms: God is beyond being and non-being; words fail.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility about divine understanding.
Themes
theology
philosophy
language
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious study
- personal reflection
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
mysticism
ontological limits
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we discuss the indescribable?
- What does this mean for faith practice?
A Different Perspective
Human concepts may limit spiritual insight.