While you are alive, your worldly self is like a collector of benefits from Allah's bounties, which come to you from myriads of hands.
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Each person is oriented toward a quest for his personal invisible guide, or . . . he entrusts himself to the collective, magisterial authority as the intermediary between himself and Revelation.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote discusses the individual's search for personal guidance versus relying on external authorities for spiritual insights.
Ibn Arabi emphasizes the internal journey of each person in seeking their own unique guidance, contrasting it with the tendency to depend on established authorities or systems for spiritual understanding. This highlights the importance of personal experience and inner revelation in one's spiritual quest, suggesting that true understanding comes from within rather than solely from external teachings or figures.
Themes
Personal GuidanceSpiritualitySelf-DiscoveryAuthorityRevelation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about personal growth during a workshop, this quote can inspire attendees to trust their inner voice.
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