Who or what is the perceiver? So far, people have believed that what does the perceiving is the brain. When we analyse the brain, however, we see that there is nothing in it but lipid and protein molecules, which also exist in other living organisms. This means that within the piece of meat we call the “brain,” there is nothing there to observe images, to constitute consciousness, or to create the being we call “myself.” It is clear that the being that sees, hears, and feels is supra-material in nature. This being is “alive” and it is neither matter nor an image of matter. This being associates with the perceptions in front of it by using the image of our body. This being is the “soul.” In the Qur’an Allah states: They will ask you about the Spirit. Say: ‘The Spirit is my Lord’s concern. You have only been given a little knowledge.’ (Surat al-Isra’, 85)
Posted on: Sun, 07 Dec 2014 04:11:43 +0000
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