--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Knowledge is perfected in the breasts of…" description: "\"“Knowledge is perfected in the breasts of those who are given knowledge, \"and none denies Our signs but the unbelievers,\" (29:47) for they cover up the..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2d/ibn-arabi-14601_allah_knowledge-is-perfected-in-the-breasts-of_2329759.jpg" --- # Knowledge is perfected in the breasts of those who are… ![“Knowledge is perfected in the breasts of those who are given knowledge, "and none denies Our signs but the unbelievers," (29:47) for they cover up the signs when they recognise them through envy, meanness and injustice. We only see from Allah in respect of Himself disconnection (tanzih) or…” quote by Ibn Arabi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2d/ibn-arabi-14601_allah_knowledge-is-perfected-in-the-breasts-of_2329759.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2d/ibn-arabi-14601_allah_knowledge-is-perfected-in-the-breasts-of_2329759.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2d/ibn-arabi-14601_allah_knowledge-is-perfected-in-the-breasts-of_2329759.jpg) > ““Knowledge is perfected in the breasts of those who are given knowledge, "and none denies Our signs but the unbelievers," (29:47) for they cover up the signs when they recognise them through envy, meanness and injustice. We only see from Allah in respect of Himself disconnection (tanzih) or non-disconnection by definition in any ayat which He has sent down or in transmissions which have reached us from Him. Otherwise He has the Great Mist (al-'Ama') (13) which has no air above it and no air beneath it. Allah was in it before He created creation. Then He mentioned that He "established Himself firmly on the Throne." (57:4) This is also definition. Then He mentioned that "He descends to the nearest heaven." (14) This is also definition. Then He said that "He is in the heaven and in the earth," (15) and "He is with us whever we are." (16) and He tells us that He is our source. We are limited, so He only describes Himself by limitation.”” [Ibn Arabi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ibn-arabi/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Divine attributes are beyond human comprehension, yet humans perceive them through limited, relative concepts **In simple terms:** God is beyond our understanding, described only in limited terms Key Takeaway Accept divine mystery while seeking knowledge Themes theology mysticism knowledge Mood contemplative reverent Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - spiritual reflection - religious study - ethical decision making - interfaith dialogue Key Concepts Sufi metaphysics divine transcendence Questions to Reflect On - How do you reconcile faith with the limits of human understanding? - What role does humility play in spiritual learning? 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