The Exoteric (Al-Zahir) is that which belongs to the masses who are ignorant of the methods of demonstration, and The Esoteric (Al-Batin) is for the people of interpretation. Yet The Esoteric (Al-Batin) differs between Ibn Rushd and Jabir bin Hayyan: for Ibn Rushd refers to logical principles, whereas Jabir refers to divine inspiration derived from the Imam.”

And there came in it: “Philosophical contemplations are the only ones of importance, yet the religious tendency holds a greater importance. Jabir almost swears by his master in every chapter of the chapters of his books: 'By the right of my master Ja'far,' and even 'my master and my creator,' and at certain times he says explicitly: 'and my master Ja'far bin Muhammad.'” And from it, Jabir said: “So I said: 'At your service, O my master.' So he said: 'Do you know why the talisman (al-tilsam) is named a talisman?'