Peak of Eloquence Nahjul Balagha By Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib - English Translation - Sermon 178

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Di’bil al-Yemeni asked Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (􀁸) whether
he had seen Allah. The Imam (􀁸) then replied, “Do I worship One
Whom I have not seen?!” The man then inquired, “How have you
seen Him?” Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (􀁸) replied as follows :.
Eyes do not see Him face-to-face, but hearts perceive Him
through the realities of belief. He is near to things but not (physically)
contiguous. He is far from them but not (physically) separate. He speaks
but not with reflection. He intends, but not with preparation. He molds,
but not with (the assistance of) limbs. He is subtle but cannot be said as
being concealed. He is great but cannot be said to be haughty. He sees but
the faculty of vision cannot be attributed to Him. He is Merciful, but this
cannot be attributed to a weakness of heart. Faces bow down before His
greatness and hearts tremble out of fear of Him.