Spiritually Possessor of Capability

Question: How do creatures recognize each other?

Answer: The unified program of the cosmos is inscribed upon the Preserved Scripturum, advancing perpetually in alignment with the divine knowledge and wisdom of God. The law governing its descent dictates that this entire plan flows seamlessly and continuously from the Preserved Scripturum to the Second Scripturum. In Sufi terminology, this Second Scripturum is often referred to as the (Alam-e-Barzakh), "Realm of Erebus." or (Alam e Joo) “Allegorical Realm”.

Upon receiving this transmitted inspiration, the human being exercises personal will, which ascends and integrates into the Second Scripturum, merging with the program originally emanated from the Preserved Scripturum. The blended transmission from the Second Scripturum descends anew, embedding itself within human consciousness and instilling the requisite insight and impetus for the individual to actualize the designated task. An objection may be posited here: if the actualization of a program originating from the Preserved Scripturum is contingent upon human volition, then it could be argued that humanity is not subordinate to the Preserved Scripturum; rather, the program inscribed within the Preserved Scripturum appears subordinate to human agency. The reality is that the broadcasts from the Preserved Scripturum inherently include the provision that humans possess the freedom of intention and will. To elaborate, the Preserved Scripturum contains a comprehensive record of the entire cosmos, encompassing angels, jinn, planets, galactic systems, and every movement and facet of human life. When this universal program is projected onto the screen of the Second Scripturum, it manifests as a new representation or “film,” and as this representation is transmitted, each creation within the cosmos takes on a distinct identity. Thus, galaxies appear in one form, the species of jinn in another, angels in yet another, while humans, plants, and animals each emerge with unique characteristics and forms. Remarkably, every entity within the cosmos is interconnected by a hidden bond; just as the entirety of the cosmos exists within the human being, so too does it exist within an angel, a goat, or a pigeon. Without this interconnected presence, individuals would be unable to recognize one another. Our recognition of stars, for instance, arises from an intrinsic and hidden connection we share with them. Likewise, our belief in unseen beings—such as angels and jinn—is compelled by the fact that their essence and archetypes exist within us. If one were to object that a particular school of thought does not accept the existence of jinn, it is ultimately inconsequential, for denial itself implies an acknowledgment of something. If something did not exist at all, then both denial and affirmation would be irrelevant to the discussion.

It is essential to elucidate that, although the entire cosmos is contained within the human being, the individual remains unaware of their own position as both a constituent of the cosmos and an integral element within its broader composition. This lack of awareness impedes their ability to fully observe or apprehend the interconnectedness of all existence.

The Sheikh, or spiritual guide, possesses the understanding that the disciple is an essential constituent of the cosmos, with an intrinsic connection to every element within it. In light of the disciple’s cognitive capacity, the guide structures a methodical program that progressively leads the disciple to the realization that they are a member of God's creative order. This realization extends to an awareness that their actions—whether in movement, perception, seeing, hearing, or understanding—are shared with the entirety of creation. In essence, the disciple is an integral part of the cosmic composition. It follows that the removal of any individual component from this structure would render the whole creation incomplete.

The underlying concept is that every entity within the cosmos is interrelated and possesses the potential for mutual recognition. Such knowledge and recognition are feasible only when the inherent capability to perceive and discern exists within each being. This capability itself is contingent upon the transmission of perceptive faculties from a source inherently endowed with these attributes. In this ontological framework, God embodies the ultimate source of such capacities, and it is through divine attributes that the faculties of hearing, seeing, understanding, and recognizing are made manifest within creation.

God has established a vast assembly of creations, comprising trillions of galactic systems, each containing innumerable species and an unquantifiable number of beings beyond the scope of human enumeration. To these beings, God has endowed essential faculties for thought, understanding, and the innate impulse for life. Fundamentally, the capacity for recognition originates from the Divine Essence itself, as all creations are individually distinct, yet are unified by their singular Creator, who is absolutely unique and transcendent.