Quote by Muhammad Iqbal

The immediacy of mystic experience simply means that we know God just as we know other objects. God is not a mathematical entity or a system of concepts mutually related to one another and having no reference to experience.


The immediacy of mystic experience simply means that we know

Summary

This quote emphasizes that the understanding of God is not merely an intellectual exercise but can be acquired through direct, experiential knowledge. It implies that just as we perceive and know other objects in the world, we can have a similar kind of knowing when it comes to experiencing the divine. The quote rejects the notion that God can be comprehended solely through abstract ideas or philosophical frameworks. Instead, it suggests that encountering God is a personal and immediate experience that transcends logical analysis or theoretical constructs.

By Muhammad Iqbal
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