The Gnostic said: "Indeed, Christ intended that what he made a semblance (shabbaha) of—regarding his killing and crucifixion in the Outward (al-Ẓāhir)—be a Proof (Ḥujja) against the Jews. He did not intend for the semblance of his killing to be [a source of] faith for the Jews. Conversely, the Jews intended for his killing to be an offering (Qurbān) to Allah the Almighty. Thus, their intention (Irāda) contradicted the intention of Christ, and the two intentions did not coincide so as to constitute obedience (Ṭāʿa). Obedience is only truly obedience when the two intentions agree.

Likewise, the one who poses this question should be asked: 'Did Allah not intend the death of the Prophets? And did the devils, demons, and disbelievers not also intend the death of the Prophets? Their intention then coincided with Allah's intention—are they then considered obedient? For if they were obedient, then the Prophets would be considered disobedient.'"

The Questioner said: "What is the answer to that?"

The Gnostic said: "They will find no way but to say about Christ exactly what I have said."

The Questioner said: "And what did you say about Christ?"

The Gnostic said: "I say: Allah intended the death of the Prophets to complete their reward and to associate others within it—those who believe in them. Whereas the devils, demons, and disbelievers intended