The Witness Within #56 Nothing Exists but God
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Mar 26, 2021 Delve into the essence of the Islamic kalimah and its profound implications. Explore diverse translations and what they reveal about human perspectives on faith. Discover the Sufi view that emphasizes unity over separation. Unravel the illusion of separateness and examine how sensory perception shapes our realities. Reflect on the paradoxes of love and hate, and consider the importance of empathy in understanding others. Embrace a pilgrim mindset of continuous growth and humility while committing to truth and collective harmony.
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Nothing Exists But God
- Musa Muhaiyaddeen teaches that La ilaha illallah is best understood as “Nothing exists but God.”
- This framing shifts focus from religious exclusivity to an all-inclusive unity of existence.
Translations Reveal Worldviews
- Different translations reveal translators' attitudes toward existence and separateness.
- Musa links wording choices to whether people see unity or exclusive distinction.
Bawa's Sharp Compassion
- Musa recounts Bawa confronting someone about their wrongs and then saying, 'that doesn't make me any better than you.'
- The story shows acknowledging shared unity despite different states of understanding.