An example of this is the light of the stars: when the sun rises upon them, they vanish from sight, yet they remain as they are in their places, unchanged. Likewise, the manifest form of the Name—which is the body called the 'Mountain'—when the Light of the Essence manifests upon it, it transcends the light of created beings, causing it to become hidden and unseen. Thus, it is said to have 'crumbled' (tadakdaka), or 'vanished' (talāshā), or 'fallen,' or 'been smitten' (ṣu‘iqa).

The meaning of the entire phrasing is what we have previously explained: when the Light of the Essence manifests to a light that is beneath it, that [lesser] light disappears from the sight of created beings. We shall investigate this thoroughly, God willing, in the following chapter, though what we have mentioned is sufficient for one who possesses a spark of the radiance of beauty, the light of faith, and the guidance of the [divine] signs. The remaining verses do not deviate from this exact meaning.

Among the scholars, poets, and eloquent masters was al-Sawwāq al-Baṣrī, may Allah have mercy on him and be pleased with him. He was a 'philosopher of poetry' and composed much regarding Monotheism. Among his sayings is his poem which begins: 'The two new things [day and night] have cut short your pastimes...' reaching his statement:"