Thus, by their statement, they deemed the Meaning to be the one who is veiled, and the Holy Spirit to be the light of the Essence, which is the visible form.
[So, out of their flawed understanding of this narration]1 , this corruption entered into this sect. I fear, O Sheikh, that you will leave behind disciples who commit polytheism because of this [expression] 2 ; thus, it became necessary for me to clarify it and purge it from the minds of the weak.
Everything mentioned in the books of the [Monotheists] 3 that is similar to this or resembling it must be understood through the concept of Veiling (al-tahajjub). Whosoever takes the text literally based on what is [written] 4 has committed polytheism.
As for me, I reported that matter to the teacher Jami' and made known to him the one who propagates this doctrine while we were in the village of Dayruna in the district of al-Qali'ah—he is the man known as 'Abdullah from the village of al-Jarid. Consequently, Jami' dismissed him, refused to validate him,