No one will deny or dispute the power of the Almighty to…
““No one will deny or dispute the power of the Almighty to make such a communication, if he pleases. But admitting, for the sake of a case, that something has been revealed to a certain person, and not revealed to any other person, it is revelation to that person only. When he tells it to a second person, a second to a third, a third to a fourth, and so on, it ceases to be a revelation to all those persons. It is revelation to the first person only, and hearsay to every other, and consequently they are not obliged to believe it. It””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote argues that personal revelations are private and not universally binding, so others aren't obligated to accept them.
In simple terms: Personal revelations are private and not binding on others.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of personal claims.
Themes
religion
revelation
authority
epistemology
Mood
skeptical
critical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
argumentative
When to use this quote
- personal testimony
- legal evidence
- interpersonal communication
Key Concepts
subjectivity
truth claims
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we verify private claims?
- When should personal belief become public doctrine?
A Different Perspective
Revelations lose authority when transmitted beyond the original recipient.