"Regarding the Form of Existence: whosoever says that the Creator is something other than it, has indeed disbelieved in Allah the Supreme."

It is also stated in Al-Ṭāliqāniyyah:

"Therefore, when you have recognized the Outward manifestation that brought forth the miracles, you have indeed recognized the Hiddenness (al-ghayb), and you have become among those concerning whom Allah, the Exalted, said: ‘And those who believe in the Hidden...’ the verse."

And al-Makedun, Allah sanctified his secret, said in verse:

“By your right, he has not perceived the Pre-Eternal Hiddenness for you,

Whose eyesight has deviated away from the locus of temporal manifestation (al-ḥadath).”

Our Master Abu Sa‘id, Allah sanctified his secret, stated:

"Verily, Ali the Outward manifestation is not something other than the unassailable Hiddenness; the Form is not a physical house for Him; rather, He is He."

And it is narrated from our Master al-Sadiq, glorified is his glory, that he said to a man: