M6:2103 — گر نبودی او نیابیدی فلک / گردش و نور و مکانی ملک

Translation: If he (the Man of God) were not, the heavens would not find their revolution, nor light, nor would they be an abode for angels. Meaning: This verse asserts that the perfect human being is the ultimate cause and axis of existence; without him, the celestial spheres and all that they contain would lack their essence, order, and meaning.

This verse appears amidst Mowlana's profound declarations emphasizing the absolute centrality of the 'Man of God' (mardi ḥaqq) in the cosmic order. Without a doubt, Mowlana here draws upon that renowned Quranic and mystical principle articulated in the Hadith Qudsi: 'Lūlāka lamā khalaqtu l-aflāk' – 'If not for you, I would not have created the heavens.' I am firmly convinced that this hadith, while not in the Quran, is deeply ingrained in our mystical tradition and applies not only to the Prophet of Islam but to all divine saints and perfected human beings. Each, in their own way, serves as the axis and cause for the creation and sustenance of the world. This is not merely a gesture of courtesy or reverence; it is a profound ontological statement.

The verse clearly states that if that 'divine man' were not, the celestial sphere would neither find its revolution nor its light. More than that, the heavens would not become 'an abode for angels' (makān-i malak). I interpret 'malak' here as 'angels,' rather than simply 'kingdom' or 'dominion.' This means the heavens would not merely be physical and luminous bodies; they would not attain that sublime and sanctified status worthy of angelic presence. It is the existence of the Perfect Human that bestows purpose, meaning, and spiritual dignity upon the cosmos.

This dependence of the universe on the Perfect Human is not limited to the celestial sphere. In the verses immediately following, Mowlana extends this very principle to Earth and all it contains. He states that were it not for him, spring would not arrive, oceans would lack fish and pearls, and Earth would not hold hidden treasures or jasmine flowers. In other words, life, beauty, sustenance, and all that embodies goodness and blessing flow by virtue of this 'benefactor' of the world. The entire cosmos, in Mowlana's words, are 'beggars of his bread,' dependent on his existence. Thus, the Perfect Human is not merely an important part of the universe; he is, fundamentally, its cause and its very spirit.

Key takeaways

• The Perfect Human (Man of God) is the axis and ultimate cause of existence.
• The entire cosmos, from celestial spheres to Earth, derives its stability and meaning from the existence of divine saints.
• The Hadith Qudsi 'Lūlāka lamā khalaqtu l-aflāk' applies to all perfected men of God.
• The presence of the Perfect Human bestows order, light, and spiritual meaning upon the world.
• The dependence of the cosmos on the Perfect Human is existential and essential.