This week, we continue our discussion of “With the Heart in Mind.” We will explore the following statement by Imam Fakhr al-Din al-Razi:
“The human being is distinguished by another capacity. It is the rational or intellectual capacity which can reach the reality of things in existence as they actually are. It is within this capacity that the light of the gnosis of Allah is illuminated. It is within this capacity that the light of His greatness shines and it is this capacity which can look upon the secrets of the world of Allah's creation and His commands. This capacity is from that which was placed within us by the Purest and Holy.”