Quran, XXXV. 11 & Philo: Spiritual Paternity
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A Mamluk Quran frontispice, 15th century
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Allah created you from dust, then from a little fluid, then He made you pairs (male and female). No female beareth or bringeth forth save with His knowledge.
(Quran, XXXV. 11)
Are not the parents, as it were, concomitant causes only, while (the divine) Nature is the highest, elder and true cause of the begetting of children?
(Philo)
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Source and Recommended Reading:
'A Treasury of Traditional Wisdom: An Encyclopedia of Humankind's Spiritual Truth'
By Whitall N. Perry (Author)
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This extraordinary compendium gives access to what the greatest minds of all time and the various faith and philosophical traditions say on every aspect of the spiritual life, be it faith, patience, suffering, or mercy. Relevant passages are included, such as Eckhart, Philo, Rumi, the Talmud, Shakespeare, Rama Krishna, Black Elk, The Psalms, the Tao Te Ching, and Milarepa, among countless others.
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