That is why the theopathic maxim of the disciples of Ibn…
““That is why the theopathic maxim of the disciples of Ibn Arabi was not Ana'l Haqq "I am God " (Hallaj) , but Ana sirr al-l Haqq, "I am the secret of God," that is to say, the secret of love that makes His divinity dependent on me, because the hidden Treasure "yearned to be known" and it was necessary that beings exist in order that He might be known and know Himself.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The mystic view sees divine love as a secret that makes God dependent on being known, implying a reciprocal relationship.
In simple terms: God's secret love depends on being known.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper, reciprocal spiritual connection.
Themes
spirituality
mysticism
divine love
Mood
contemplative
mystical
Type
philosophical
religious
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- personal meditation
- study of Ibn Arabi
Key Concepts
knowledge
reciprocity
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does knowing the divine affect you?
- What does reciprocal love mean in practice?
A Different Perspective
Such ideas may be abstract and hard to apply daily.