Do not praise your own faith exclusively so that you…
“Do not praise your own faith exclusively so that you disbelieve all the rest. If you do this you will miss much good. Nay, you will miss the whole truth of the matter. God, the Omniscient and the Omnipresent, cannot be confined to any one creed, for He says in the Quran, wheresoever ye turn, there is the face of Allah. Everybody praises what he knows. His God is his own creature, and in praising it, he praises himself. Which he would not do if he were just, for his dislike is based on ignorance.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True faith should be inclusive, recognizing that the divine transcends any single creed; exclusivity blinds one to broader truth.
In simple terms: Faith must be open, not exclusive.
Key Takeaway
Embrace universal spirituality.
Themes
faith
inclusivity
truth
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
respectful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- interfaith discussions
- personal spiritual practice
- teaching tolerance
- reading sacred texts
Key Concepts
spiritual pluralism
humility
interfaith dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal belief with respect for others?
- What does universal truth mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that specific doctrines provide necessary moral structure.