Constant Quote by Aga Khan III
“There is a fundamental difference between the Jewish idea of creation and that of Islam. The creation according to Islam is not a unique act in a given time but a perpetual and constant event; and God supports and sustains all existence at every moment by His will and His thought. Outside His will, outside His thought, all is nothing, even the things which seem to us absolutely self-evident such as space and time. Allah alone wishes: the Universe exists; and all manifestations are as a witness of the Divine will.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Islamic theological lecture, 1930s
Islam views creation as continuous, sustained by divine will, unlike a single act.
In simple terms: Creation is an ongoing divine process.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the perpetual nature of existence.
Themes
theology
philosophy
creation
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- religious study
- spiritual reflection
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
Divine will
continuous existence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does continuous creation affect your worldview?
- What implications does divine will have on free will?
A Different Perspective
Complex theological concepts may be abstract.
