...the attributes by which we describe God; our existence is merely an objectification of His existence. God is necessary to us in order that we may exist,...Him in order that He may be manifested to Himself*." Jili calls the simple essence, apart from all qualities and relations, "the dark mist" (al-'Amd). It...

...existence, and through this same link He can become manifest in His own world. In the words of Ibn 'Arabî: God is necessary to us in order that we may exist,...Himself — I give Him also life, by knowing Him in my heart.4 104 When this primal note of the heart is heard in the song of the world soul the Beloved can...