And he said in Kitab al-Tanbih (The First Absolute Rule): 'There is no existing entity in reality that can be described with absolute un-restriction [itlaq] except that it possesses an aspect of restriction [taqyid]—even if only from the standpoint of its specific delineation by the cognitive grasp of a single rational perceiver or multiple perceivers. Likewise, there is no existing entity in reality judged to be under absolute restriction except that it possesses an aspect turning toward un-restriction. However, none recognizes this save for those who have recognized things with a complete, flawless recognition after first recognizing the Absolute True Existence [al-Wujud al-Haqq]. And whosoever does not witness this truth via direct experiential tasting [dhawqan] has failed to realize the true nature of reality regarding both the Creator [al-Haqq] and creation [al-khalq].'