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Peace be upon you,
Could you please explain this statement in more detail?
“Your seeking is the form of His self-disclosure.”
Does this mean that it is He who seeks within me, in order to manifest Himself through me?
َّهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحيمِ
Both human existence and human will are manifestations of the divine will. God has willed that human beings have freedom within certain bounds and be able to exercise their will. Thus, the statement “Your seeking is the form of His self-disclosure” means that both human existence and human will are manifestations of the divine will.
Human existence is a manifestation of His will in bringing human beings into existence, and human will, too, has been brought into being under the Divine will. So the relevant sentence is better understood as follows: “Your seeking is the form through which His will is manifested.”
The Almighty, All-Powerful God has willed that human beings be able to exercise their will within particular limits and circumstances. His will has therefore prevailed, and a person can freely will things within the bounds of their own particular circumstances. Thus, both human existence and human will are manifestations of His will.
My heartfelt thanks, esteemed teacher.
The depth and richness of your theological knowledge are such that every answer you give opens the way to new and deeper questions.
May God preserve you.