Slaves see Him only according to the measure of their knowledge of Him; and since the knowledge of God exists in varying degrees, so too is the vision of Him [varied].'"

[The vision of Him] varies; and whoever claims that his knowledge of God is equal to the knowledge of Muhammad has indeed fabricated a tremendous sin. When the knowledge of Him differs, the vision of Him differs accordingly; yet the Origin (al-Ibtida') is one and unchanging—'only those of understanding will take heed.'

From his discourse: 'Verily, all that the describers have described is but a creation from the creation of God. For God has attributed all things to Himself; yet He is other than them, and they are other than Him. His Actions are known through Him, but He is not known through His actions.' ¹