The "rays of the sunlight" metaphor is used in the Hindu tradition by those who affirm God's attributes (saguṇa) and argue that the individual (jīva) has a real existence that is simultaneously and inconceivably both one with and different from God (acintya bhedābheda). I am addressing this issue in my dissertation, and if you know of a Muslim theological or mystical text which uses this metaphor please let me know!
I feel like I've come across this metaphor a lot, but I can't recall any particular sources right now. I'll keep it in mind though. This might be helpful: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZceV5nkO1E&list=PLhRQSPKdYTlUhMatShxnGLm_jRrnVbLKD&index=41>. In particular, have a look at the last interpretation of wahdat al-wujud and its relationship to Ali's statement that God is daakhil fil ashyaa laa bil mumaazaja.
The "rays of the sunlight" metaphor is used in the Hindu tradition by those who affirm God's attributes (saguṇa) and argue that the individual (jīva) has a real existence that is simultaneously and inconceivably both one with and different from God (acintya bhedābheda). I am addressing this issue in my dissertation, and if you know of a Muslim theological or mystical text which uses this metaphor please let me know!
I feel like I've come across this metaphor a lot, but I can't recall any particular sources right now. I'll keep it in mind though. This might be helpful: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZceV5nkO1E&list=PLhRQSPKdYTlUhMatShxnGLm_jRrnVbLKD&index=41>. In particular, have a look at the last interpretation of wahdat al-wujud and its relationship to Ali's statement that God is daakhil fil ashyaa laa bil mumaazaja.