To explain this nearness, the illustration states that when Allah is between a person and that person's very existence, He is closer to that person than their own existence is.
The example involving glue is meant to clarify the meaning of nearness. It does not mean Allah is a material intermediary or resembles any part of the example.
An explanation of nearness is one matter, while Allah's incomparability remains certain. These two meanings must not be confused.
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Allah’s Incomparability and Questions about Qur’anic Illustrations
To explain this nearness, the illustration states that when Allah is between a person and that person's very existence, He is closer to that person than their own existence is.
The example involving glue is meant to clarify the meaning of nearness. It does not mean Allah is a material intermediary or resembles any part of the example.
An explanation of nearness is one matter, while Allah's incomparability remains certain. These two meanings must not be confused.