In this respect it is said: “Knowledge is the greatest veil.

In this respect it is said: “Knowledge is the greatest veil.” The writer believes that all sciences, even the science of tawhīd (monotheism), are functional [practical = ' amalī ]. Perhaps the grammatical etymology of the word tawhīd , which is taf'īl , proves that, as according to its etymological function it means advancing from multiplicity to oneness, and annihilating and abolishing the aspects of the multiplicity in “the Essence of Union” [' ayn-i jam' ].

This idea cannot be proved with evidence, as with cordial austerity and instinctive inclination towards the Owner of the hearts, the heart is to be informed about what proofs say, so that the truth of tawhīd can be understood.

Yes, proof tells us: “There is no effecter [ mu'aththir ] in the (world of) existence except Allah,”[^3] which is one of the meanings of “There is no God but Allah.” By the blessing of this proof we cut short the intruding hands of beings from the realm of the Majesty of existence, and return the invisible and visible worlds to their Owner, and display…