Thousand years Quote by Ibn Arabi
““15: The Seal of the Wisdom of Prophethood in the Word of 'Isa (Jesus) He was manifested from the water of Maryam and the breath of Jibril in the form of man existing from clay. The spirit was in an essence purified of nature which it called prison. For that reason, the spirit stayed in it for more a thousand years in the designation of time. (1) A spirit from Allah, no other. For that reason, he revived the dead and formed the bird from clay. Since his relation with his Lord is proven, by it he has effective action in both the higher and lower worlds. Allah purified his body, and made his spirit pure, and He made him a model of taking-form.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Wisdom of Prophethood, date unknown
Divine creation intertwines physical form and purified spirit, granting unique authority over life and death
In simple terms: A holy figure combines body and spirit to wield power
Key Takeaway
Recognize the unity of body and spirit in purpose
Themes
spirituality
divine authority
creation
Mood
reverent
thoughtful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious study
- interfaith dialogue
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
prophethood
purification
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “spirit as prison” imply?
- How does purity affect divine action?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary across traditions
