the Meaning [Al-Ma'na] is with everything in the structural form of that thing, yet He has no form, nor has any form restricted Him. If He were not with everything except through that specific form alone, Allah would be far exalted above that! Rather, He is the very essence of everything, separate from the restriction and specification of the thing itself."

[112] And He, His glory is mighty, also said: "Indeed, this existence is a simple, transparent substance [jawharun basitun shaffafun]; it is not subject to touch, nor can it be comprehended by any of the senses. Rather, you only see it from your own perspective. Thus, when you approach it with reality, you do not find it to be anything physical or tactile. Indeed, this outward form is like a mirage, ocularly witnessed through the sight of nature. But when you apply the proof of intellect and the reflection of the people of truth, and look with the eye of certainty, you will find neither a comprehensible entity nor a tactile form; instead, [it is] an eternal, divine Power [quwwatun lahutiyyatun azaliyyatun]..." up to his saying: "And that manifestation is only established through His definitive proof; thus, He provides proof to them by Himself. He remains hidden even if He is manifest, and He is manifest even if He is hidden. He is present in His absence,