This stuff is very very old
Known as negative theology or apophatic theology
God is not this, nor that
We should not attribute any positive attribute to God, not even existence or divinity
God is neither existent nor non-existent
The most we can say is nothing
All mystics are in agreement with me
You didn't ask for it... but reminded me... so here it is...
[Surah Al-Kahf 18: 32-33]
“And put forward to them the example of two men; unto one of them We had given two gardens of grapes, and We had surrounded both with date-palms, and had put between them green crops (cultivated fields). Each of those two gardens brought forth its produce, and failed not in the least therein, and We caused a river to gush forth in the midst of them.”
“And he had (other) property, and he said to his companion in the course of mutual talk: I am more than you in wealth, and stronger in respect of men (eg. workers).” [Surah Al-Kahf 18: 34]
“And he went into his garden while in a state unjust to himself. He said: I think not that this will ever perish. And I think not the Hour will ever come, and if indeed I am brought back to my Rabb (on the Day of Resurrection), I surely shall find better than this when I return to Him.” [Surah Al-Kahf 18: 35-36]
“His companion said to him during the talk with him: Do you disbelieve in the One Who created you from dust, then (developed you) from a sperm-drop, then formed you into a man? But as for my part, (I believe) that He is Allah, my Rabb, and none shall I associate as partner with my Rabb.” [Surah Al-Kahf 18: 37-38]
“It was better for you to say when you entered your garden: ‘This is what Allah has willed, there is no power except with Allah!’ If you see me less than you in wealth and children. It may be that my Rabb will give me something better than your garden, and will send on it a torment from the sky, then it will be a slippery earth. Or the water thereof (of the gardens) becomes deep-sunken (in the underground) so that you will never be able to seek it.” [Surah Al-Kahf 18: 39-41]
“And so all his produce was (totally) ruined, so he started to wring his hands for all he had spent on it, while it had collapsed on its trellises. He cried: ‘Alas! I wish I had never associated anyone with my Rabb (in worship)!’ And he had no manpower to help him against Allah, nor could he (even) help himself.” [Surah Al-Kahf 18: 42-43]
Sometimes, it reflects...
One who spends a life in luxury without concern of here or hereafter. God or no god...
Meaningless, it is... except what ones takes or makes as meaningful. And therein everything is pinned/wedged/embedded upon...
Some see their garden burn in front of their eyes to see it's true meaning... other's what matters or concerns them...
