God Quote by Franz Rosenthal
““The intellect itself was unable to state who God was, until God anointed its eyes with the light of divine uniqueness, for, as al-Kalâbâdhî developed this theme, the only guide to God and the knowledge of God is God Himself.””
About This Quote
Source Treat: The History of Islamic Philosophy, 1992
Human intellect alone cannot grasp the divine; only divine revelation illuminates true understanding of God.
In simple terms: Human mind needs divine light to know God.
Seek divine guidance for true knowledge.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- theological study
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance reason and faith?
- Can divine insight be experienced without formal religion?
Human reason may still be valuable when paired with revelation.