God according to Islam through Imam Ali (AS) w/ English subs

From the wise sayings of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib, the Commander of the Faithful ('a) when Dhi'lib al-Yamani had asked him: "Have you seen your Lord, O Commander of the Faithful?"

Thanks to Youtuber fehed123 for the audio/video.

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[alihasnainno1]

Subhanallah. our mind is also a creation so how come we understand a creater through creation?

[Kawthar313]

@alihasnainno1

It is a reflection on the mirror. The clearer we are the better we know God. It is called Mahrefat and Insh'Allah we all gain more of it. The more we know something the more our essence is tied to that end.

[marcstylzzz]

I have something to say, my mind bothering me about all the time. I am a shi'a but God has made human brain to wander, to think, to question. The reason why atheists exist is because of definitions of God. everytime someone talks about God, people start picturing it, and thats when the value of his existence is brought down, unintentionally, we can't help but imagine.

Could it be possible that God is "Energy"? it fits with the definitions attributed to Him. it's just a vague idea, wondering mind

[Kawthar313]

@marcstylzzz

No, definitely not ... i've gone through that & it is impossible as it falls under the 'created' ... God existed before existence & energy is considered existence ... i used to think as u do but now i have reached certainty that it is not ... the closest thing u can spiritually compare to energy is 'al-Ruh al-Qudoos' ... which is the grandest of all angels even greater than Archangle Gabriel but even that i think is greater than energy.

[divinacomedias]

Is there another interpretation more fitting instead of "fear of Him". "Fear" does not seem right. Maybe there is also a better word to use instead of "Him"?

[Kawthar313]

@divinacomedias

Yes, most translations uses the word fear which is probably not as accurate as 'reverence' , 'awe' , 'admiration' , 'wonder' or 'veneration' ... the thing is that the English language is made for business & 'double-speech' which lacks eloquence ... many of today's words were 'invented' by Shakespeare to complete his works ... 'Him' is used as a masculine form but God is above his creation and does not have limitations of female / male characteristics and boundaries ...

[Alhumdlillah]

Ya Imam Ali ! May Allah grant me the privilege to be called your true shia : (

:(

[alihammadshah]

This saying of imam ali has so deep meaning i am blessed to be a shia.God i wish Imam was here to shut these Athiests mouths.

ya mehdi adrikni.

[gespb32]

As a practicing Catholic I believe without doubt Imam Ali was 2nd only to the Prophet Muhammad in terms of wisdom & understanding & perception, alas, you have followed us Christians in abandoning the teachings of Christ & Muhammad.

Shame on all of us so called "believers"

[a4fkntrippen]

At tiger. He was lord before there was anything to be lord of. God has limited u with 5 senses so you can never even comprehend his greatness........ You have not understood the video one little bit.

[TheHakim03]

thank for this video, my deepest thank you

[tigers876]

@marcstylzzz how is it possible? how can we understand creator? in my knowledge it's not possible to understand something without KNOWING it first if u want to know someone then know his NAME and what about someone who has no name? bcoz if u hv a name then know that name is allso created,THERE WAS A TIME WHEN NO TONGUE EXISTED TO CALL HIS NAME SO WHAT WAS HIS NAME THEN?. no creation can understand the creator but THE EXALTED ONES (ALEEN)

[gulzumon]

@marcstylzzz Salam. Absolutely No, Allah say to gain knowledge about his creations. Look around yourself, All are the signs of His oneness and His existence.Athiests are the Losers because they escape as they have to follow certain rules And they wish fr fredom but they would be slaves of fire. You are correct about the nature of Human Being, But there is a limit of Human mind where it reaches the endline.So try to be firm in belief and Also advicing you to read Quran with meanings.

[RonDoggyStyle75]

@marcstylzzz God can only be understood through a pure heart. Nothing else. Once the soul becomes perfect (like the Prophet (saw), Ali (aw), and others, God reavels Himself to them. No exception.

[RonDoggyStyle75]

@PeAcE2010Mahdi The rhua or soul is the same light as of the angels. This is from Imam Al-Ghazzali. In reality, your body, earth and water (Carbon and H20) belongs here. But the rhua belongs with the Angels. Just as coal is the same material as a diamond. By spiritual practice, prayer, and constant correction of wrong action (ikhlas/purity), the coal turns into a diamond. If you follow the ways of fire and smike, burning the coal will leave it in ashes.

[RonDoggyStyle75]

@naqi16 Doesn't matter. God, Allah, Elohim. It's all the same because in reality, there is no name for the Creator. The name is just a human perception. That's why the Prophet said, "With Allah, there is only silence." In other words, nothing in creation can perceive Him.