The Holy Quran, like an infinite ocean, conceals within itself the mysteries of existence and the secrets of creation. This celestial book, articulated in a language both eloquent and profound, invites humanity to contemplate the reality of existence and its place within the order of creation. In this treatise, relying on selected verses from the Surahs of Luqman, Al-Kahf, Al-Isra, Al-Zalzalah, Al-Infitar, Al-Balad, Aal-Imran, Taha, Al-Araf, and Ash-Shuara, we have embarked upon an exploration of fundamental concepts such as creation, the soul, magic, revelation, and divine omnipotence.
This inquiry, approached from a mystical and philosophical perspective, strives to unveil the epistemological layers of these verses with a deep and systematic outlook, guiding humanity towards a deeper understanding of the truth. The present writing, preserving all details and points from the lectures, is presented in a scientific and coherent format to accompany the reader on the path of spiritual progression and ontological recognition.
لِلَّهِ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ هُوَ الْغَنِيُّ الْحَمِيدُ
Whatever is in the heavens and the earth belongs to God. Surely, God is the Self-Sufficient, the Praiseworthy.
This verse from Surah Luqman, like a clear mirror, reflects the absolute divine ownership over all beings in the heavens and the earth. This ownership is not confined to the material realm of creation but is existential and intrinsic, encompassing all levels of existence. The attribute "Self-Sufficient" (Al-Ghani) indicates absolute independence from any dependency on creatures, while "Praiseworthy" (Al-Hamid) manifests His intrinsic commendation evident in all manifestations of creation.
From a mystical viewpoint, this verse refers to the Unity of Existence; as if all beings are waves upon the limitless ocean of the Divine Essence, manifestations of God, and no entity exists beyond this ownership.
وَلَوْ أَنَّمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ مِنْ شَجَرَةٍ أَقْلَامٌ وَالْبَحْرُ يَمُدُّهُ مِنْ بَعْدِهِ سَبْعَةُ أَبْحُرٍ مَا نَفِدَتْ كَلِمَاتُ اللَّهِ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٌ
And if all the trees on earth were pens, and the sea, with seven more seas to assist it, were ink, the words of God would not be exhausted. Surely, God is Almighty, Wise.
This verse, through a novel metaphor, alludes to the infinitude of Divine Words. If all the trees of the earth were transformed into pens and the seas, assisted by seven additional seas, were turned into ink, the words of God would still not be depleted.
From a mystical perspective, "the words of God" signify the endless manifestations of the Divine Essence encompassing all creatures, both material and immaterial. This infinitude indicates the might and wisdom of God who governs the cosmic order with unmatched precision.
Careful scrutiny of this verse reveals that the qualifier "of trees" restricts the scope of "what is on the earth" to trees, as if God, through this qualifier, indicates the systematic nature of creation, whereby even in metaphors, everything is defined in its appropriate place. Mystically, this denotes the limitation of material vessels in the face of the infinitude of Divine Words. Even if all trees were pens, they would be insufficient to record all Divine manifestations.
Furthermore, the reference to "seven seas" illustrates the insufficiency of all material vessels compared to the infinitude of the Divine Essence. Despite their vastness, the seas fall short of encompassing Divine manifestations, portraying the boundless greatness of the Truth.
The believers primary expertise lies in knowledge of God and the Holy Quran, while other sciences are subsidiary to these two fundamental axes. From a mystical viewpoint, God and the Holy Quran, like two firm pillars, are the keys to understanding all levels of existence. This emphasis invites humanity to return to the origin of divine knowledge and prevents dispersion in secondary sciences.
The Holy Quran, like a radiant light, illuminates the path of spiritual journey, with divine knowledge as the ultimate destination of this voyage.
The phrase "Alhamdulillah" (Praise be to God) in reply to the question about the Creator of the heavens and earth sometimes arises from an inability to comprehend divine greatness. The Holy Quran in this verse, with the phrase "but most of them do not know," alludes to human incapacity to fully grasp the system of creation.
From a mystical perspective, this ignorance acts as a veil over the human heart, preventing the vision of divine grandeur. This verse invites humility in knowledge and seeking forgiveness to remove this veil.
This section, through reflection on the verses of Surah Luqman, illustrated the grandeur of creation and the infinitude of Divine Words. Absolute divine ownership encompasses all levels of existence, and Divine Words, as endless manifestations of the Truth, transcend all material vessels.
Expertise in God and the Holy Quran guides humans towards true knowledge, and critique of the phrase "Alhamdulillah" in response to creation points to the necessity of epistemic humility. These verses invite contemplation of ones position within the system of existence and guide one towards witnessing the divine truth.
قُلْ إِنَّمَا أَنَا بَشَرٌ مِثْلُكُمْ يُوحَىٰ إِلَيَّ أَنَّمَا إِلَٰهُكُمْ إِلَٰهٌ وَاحِدٌ
