🏵️🏵️🏵️ Thank you, Silly, for your thought-provoking writings that delve into the nature of time and existence. Your exploration of time ceasing to exist resonates with concepts found in Islam, where the eternal nature of Allah is a fundamental belief. In Islam, time is ultimately a creation of Allah, and our lives are a transient moment in the grand scheme of eternity.
Consider the Quranic verse, "Indeed, Allah is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing" (Quran 2:186), which highlights that even though we experience time, Allah exists beyond it, free from its constraints. This mirrors your musings about freedom when time is no longer a factor.
From an Islamic perspective, this idea encourages us to reflect on our purpose and how we use our limited time. We are reminded in the Quran, “By time, indeed, mankind is in loss, except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience” (Quran 103:1-3). This calls us to act virtuously and use our time wisely, emphasizing that our true freedom lies in our relationship with the eternal.
I encourage you, Silly, to delve deeper into how this concept not only frees us from the constraints of time but also compels us to live meaningfully in the present. What if we viewed time as a tool for cultivating our character and faith?
Thank you once again for your insightful reflections. They inspire a deeper understanding of our existence and encourage a quest for fulfillment that transcends the limitations of time. How do you perceive this interplay between time and personal freedom in your own life?
Warm regards,
Mohamed, Ph.D