Module: | Jainulabdeen's Routine & Austerity
Q44: Consider the following statements regarding the concept of the "manifest divine Being":
1. Jainulabdeen believed that God is entirely separate from the universe and observes humanity from a distance.
2. He taught that every human being is a specific element within the whole of the manifest divine Being.
3. This philosophy suggests an interconnectedness where humanity and the cosmos are physical expressions of a higher divine reality.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. He taught that every human being is a specific element within the whole of the manifest divine Being.
3. This philosophy suggests an interconnectedness where humanity and the cosmos are physical expressions of a higher divine reality.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: B
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Humans are specific elements within the manifest divine Being.The "manifest divine Being" implies that the universe and all people in it are a visible expression of God's presence.
Structural Breakdown: The philosophy destroys the barrier between the creator and the created, positioning the human not as an isolated entity, but as an integral organ of the divine body.
Historical/Related Context: This deeply reflects Advaita Vedanta (non-dualism) as well as the Sufi concept of Wahdat al-Wujud (Unity of Being), showcasing the syncretic philosophical environment Kalam was raised in.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 1 is incorrect because Jainulabdeen did not preach a distant, separate God; he preached an interconnected reality where humans are elements within the divine being.