“Who is this?” can be answered “Zayd,” which identifies an individual. “What is a human?” asks about human essence, so “Zayd” or “Amr” is not an adequate definition. Always first identify what kind of information a question demands.
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Asking for a name versus an essence
Mā Huwa: Asking What a Thing Is
“Who is this?” can be answered “Zayd,” which identifies an individual. “What is a human?” asks about human essence, so “Zayd” or “Amr” is not an adequate definition. Always first identify what kind of information a question demands.