Islam Quote by Ibn Arabi
““The universe is its own veil on itself and cannot perceive the Truth since it perceives itself. It is continuously in a veil which is not removed, since it knows that it is distinct from its Creator by its need of Him. It has no portion of that essential necessity which belongs to the existence of Allah, so it can never perceive Him. In this respect, Allah is never fully known by the knowledge of tasting and witnessing because the in-time has no hold on that.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Fusus al-Hikam by Ibn Arabi, 13th century
Human perception is veiled, preventing direct knowledge of the Divine; true understanding transcends sensory experience.
In simple terms: We cannot fully grasp God through ordinary senses.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual insight beyond material perception.
Themes
spirituality
knowledge
divine mystery
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
mystical
reflective
When to use this quote
- meditation
- prayer
- philosophical study
Key Concepts
philosophy
theology
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one experience the divine beyond sight?
- What practices help lift the veil of perception?
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