--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If a tablet is not wiped clean of it's…" description: "\"If a tablet is not wiped clean of it's figures, nothing can be written upon it. A single heart cannot serve as the place for two things, let alone for ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ef7/ibn-ata-allah-14615_allah_if-a-tablet-is-not-wiped-clean-of-it-s-f_1385576.png" --- # If a tablet is not wiped clean of it's figures, nothing… ![“If a tablet is not wiped clean of it's figures, nothing can be written upon it. A single heart cannot serve as the place for two things, let alone for several things. If the heart is filled with the forms of sensory perceptions, it is rare that it would perceive the meaning of Allah, even if one…” quote by Ibn Ata Allah](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ef7/ibn-ata-allah-14615_allah_if-a-tablet-is-not-wiped-clean-of-it-s-f_1385576.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ef7/ibn-ata-allah-14615_allah_if-a-tablet-is-not-wiped-clean-of-it-s-f_1385576.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ef7/ibn-ata-allah-14615_allah_if-a-tablet-is-not-wiped-clean-of-it-s-f_1385576.png) > “If a tablet is not wiped clean of it's figures, nothing can be written upon it. A single heart cannot serve as the place for two things, let alone for several things. If the heart is filled with the forms of sensory perceptions, it is rare that it would perceive the meaning of Allah, even if one were to say Allah a thousand times. When the heart is empty of all that is other-than-God, if one uttered Allah only once, one would find such bliss that the tongue could not describe.” [Ibn Ata Allah](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ibn-ata-allah/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage explains that a pure, empty heart can perceive divine truth, whereas a mind cluttered with worldly thoughts cannot grasp the meaning of God. **In simple terms:** An empty heart hears God; a busy mind cannot. Key Takeaway Cultivate inner emptiness to experience divine presence. Themes spirituality mindfulness Sufism theology Mood contemplative inspirational Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - personal meditation - spiritual retreats - religious study - daily reflection Key Concepts inner purity divine perception Questions to Reflect On - What practices help clear the heart of distractions? - How does inner stillness affect one's relationship with the divine? 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