"The Ephemeral Threshold: A Sacred Encounter with the Divine
"As you navigate the uncharted expanse of existence, you shall encounter a realm both unfamiliar and intimate, akin to the serenity of a nocturnal repose. Amidst this tranquil backdrop, a luminous star shall emerge, accompanied by a myriad of smaller celestial bodies, each a testament to the majesty of the Divine. You shall find yourself ensconced within a tree, whose branches, slender and delicate, cradle the most exquisite olives, radiating an aura of perpetual freshness, as if the very essence of time had been suspended. Your stance shall be characterized by reverence, as you stand upon a locus both unknown and familiar, a threshold between the finite and the infinite. The tree's beauty shall evoke within you a profound sense of awe, rendering you reluctant to pluck its olives, lest you disturb the sublime harmony of this sacred encounter. Your affection for the tree shall transcend mere utility, for you shall recognize that its true beauty lies not in the olives it bears, but in the transcendent essence that permeates its very being. As you gaze upon this arboreal marvel, you shall behold branches that seem to slumber, their leaves dormant, yet exuding an aura of gentle solicitude. This tree, seemingly ordinary, yet extraordinary in its profundity, shall remain etched within your consciousness, beckoning you to return, that you may once again bask in the radiance of its beauty, and partake of the wisdom that lies within. And it is upon Allah, the Most Wise, the Most Merciful, to impart the interpretation of this mystical encounter, to unveil the secrets that lie hidden beneath the surface of this ephemeral yet eternal moment."
-Whalid Safodien
The Feather Pen
