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In Islam, the concept of reality is based on the principle of permanence and transcendence, as stated in the Qur'an: "He is the First and the Last, the Evident and the Immanent" (57:3). This duality of Allah's nature is reflected in the Islamic understanding of reality, where both the physical and spiritual worlds are considered real, but the spiritual is seen as more permanent and transcendent.

In Islamic philosophy, this principle is reflected in concepts such as "al-Haqq" (the Truth) and "dhawq al-Haqq" (the taste of Truth), which refer respectively to Allah's eternal reality and our own subjective experience of it.

Finding our true selves in Islam is achieved through self-reflection and introspection, as encouraged by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him): "Know yourself before you die."

This self-knowledge is seen as essential for spiritual growth and enlightenment, as Allah says in the Qur'an:

"He who purifies himself shall succeed" (91:9-10).

The Prophet also said, "Verily, Allah does not look to your bodies nor to your faces nor to your appearances but He looks to your hearts and your deeds" (Sahih Muslim).

This hadith emphasizes the importance of inner purity and spiritual development over external appearances, highlighting the importance of finding our true selves beyond the superficial aspects of our identity.

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