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Futūḥāt Translation Project

23 May 2025

Those who take note that their capability is something provided to them, and that it belongs to the One who provided it, never make claims about being capable; no, capability is a sacred trust lent to them, not owned.

Book 13, Chapter 84

26 May 2025

The sacred trust is a loan, not owned; whoever has it is told to return it to its rightful owner as soon as possible. It is your saying, ‘There is no power and no might except by God’ – that is, capacity is established by God, not by us.

Book 13, Chapter 84

28 May 2025

Human beings do not see themselves, so how can we see You while You are closer to us than ourselves? The utmost proximity is a veil just as the utmost distance is a veil.

Book 13, Chapter 85

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