NOOR-E-AQL (LIGHT OF INTELLIGENCE)

Of all created objects, the first to be created was Noor-e-Aql, which is also known as Haqiqat-e-Muhammadiyaah or Noor-e-Muhammadi. Its excellence surpasses that of the entire creation. It was created for the development of all creation. After Allah , the highest rank is that of Haqiqat-e-Muhammadi. This Noor was later created in human form, viz. Muhammad Rasoolullah (SAW).

After having created the Noor of Aql, Allah created the Looh, then the Qalm(Pen), then Maad'dah(Matter), then the Arsh(Divine Throne) and then the Kursi. Thereafter, Malaaikah, Jinn, Jannat, Jahannum, the heavens , planets, etc. were created. The earth was created in six days. Besides the universe which we know of, there exist innumerable other universes.

Different universes are related to different Attributes(Sifaat) of Allah . The manifold effects of the various Attributes of Allah find manifestation in the creation of various universes, each of which is related to a specific Divine Attribute. Among the innumerable universes are three universes of greater significance. These are:

104. Aalam-e-Nasoot (The physical universe of matter).

105. Aalam-e-Malakoot (The universe of the Angels).

106. Aalam-e-Laahoot (The metaphysical universe).

Aalam-e-Nasoot or the material world obtains its tarbiyat (development and sustenance) from Allah's Sifat(attribute) of Ruboobiyat(Attribute of Development). Aalam-e-Malakiyyat or the realm of the Angels is related to Allah's Attribute of Malakiyyat which sustains and develops this realm (of Angels). Aalam-e-Lahoot is the metaphysical or spiritual universe to which the highly developed personalities (i.e.the Auliya) are related. The close servants (Auliyaa) of Allah attain spiritual development by Allah's Attribute of Uloohiyat (Divinity).