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Nawab Farhan Ra?a Khan
"There is no greater Wealth than Wisdom, no greater Poverty than Ignorance, no greater Heritage than Culture and no greater Support than Consultation". (Ali Ibne Abi- Talib)
cited by Nawab Farhan Raza Khan
The Quran opens with the phrase "Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim," which translates to "In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful." The words "Al-Rahman" and "Al-Rahim" are derived from the root word "Rehma," meaning the womb, symbolizing unconditional love. This metaphor underscores the depth of God's compassion for humanity, akin to the nurturing love of a mother (Quran, 1:1). Ibn Arabi also reflects on this profound love, stating that God's love for His creation exceeds that of seventy mothers (Ibn Arabi, 1980). He premise that every verse of the Qoran has many meanings than the one that might be obvious to the ordinary believer, who sees merely the surface of the things,"Read and ponder onto Qoran", (Ayat, The Holy Qoran). Mercy operates in two directions, Outwardly in creating the necessary object of the divine love, which Mercy is called,"Rahman", and Inwardly in reestablishing the original synthesis of the Reality, which is called "Rahim" (Ibn al-Arabi, 1980; p. 29)
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The phrase "Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim" is a common invocation in Islamic texts, meaning "In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful." The terms "Al-Rahman" and "Al-Rahim" are derived from the Arabic root "Rehma," which literally translates to "womb," symbolizing a type of love that is nurturing and unconditional. This imagery highlights the profound nature of God's mercy and compassion towards His creation, suggesting that divine love surpasses even the most intense human love, such as that of a mother for her child.
In his work, "The Bezels of Wisdom," Ibn Arabi explores the concept of divine love, asserting that God's love for humanity is greater than the love of seventy mothers. This metaphor serves to illustrate the boundless and encompassing nature of divine mercy and compassion, offering a deeper understanding of the attributes of "Al-Rahman" and "Al-Rahim" as described in the Quran.
The same Verse also has a Numerical ground or Number,"786", with reference to "Numerical Theory", which if added with each other,"7+8+6 = 21", which if again added with each other, "2+1 = 3", and if separated, turns into,"1+1+1 = 3", which refers to "1 Man,1 Woman and 1 Creater, God", further refers to the "David Star" and also the machine code,"0111.......".
By providing both Quranic and scholarly references, this citation effectively combines scriptural text with interpretive insights from a notable Islamic scholar, offering a comprehensive understanding of the concept of divine mercy in Islam.