Gems of Qur'anic Knowledge and Wisdom - Part 45
Part 45
Tags: Kaf-ha-ya-`ayn-sad, Theophanies, Sacred Sanctuary
By the Name of Allah, the most Compassionate, the most Merciful.
Surah-yi Maryam (19:1): "Kaf, ha, ya, `ayn, sad".
Second ta'wil:
Kaf = al-kitabu la-rayba fihi (the Book in which there is no doubt) = kitab-i natiq (the speaking book), i.e., Imam of the time = Sacred Sanctuary = the speaking Qur'an (Qur'an-i natiq);
Ha = al-Hadi (the Guide), i.e., Imam of the time;
Ya = yadu'llah (God's hand), yaqut (ruby), i.e., Pearl of Intellect = Hidden Book;
`Ayn = al-`Aliyyu'l-`Azim (the Sublime, the Magnificent), al`Azizu'l- Hakim (the Mighty, the Wise);
Sad = sadiqin (truthful ones), asdaq (the most Truthful, 4:87, 4:122).
The Sacred Sanctuary is the theophanic book (tajalliyyati kitab) and the paradise of recognition (`irfani bihisht). Thus it has several names and it contains but theophanies.
Saturday 12 February 2005
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