I bear witness, O my God, that Thou hast created me to…
“I bear witness, O my God, that Thou hast created me to know Thee and to worship Thee. I testify, at this moment, to my powerlessness and to Thy might, to my poverty and to Thy wealth. There is none other God but Thee, the Help in Peril, the Self-Subsisting.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He acknowledges human dependence on God’s power and wealth, affirming monotheism.
In simple terms: He admits his powerlessness and God’s might.
Recognize humility before the divine.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- public worship
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility shape worship?
- What role does divine power play in daily life?
May be interpreted as exclusive, limiting pluralism.