Outward Self And Inward Self

Prophet said, "My outward self was created of what the inward self of others was created."
By these others, he means the saints and the prophets. In other words, "What they know in their hearts and inmost minds I know outwardly just like that." He saw it outwardy.
That person speaks with himself. He has come outside of himself and speaks with himself for the sake of calling others to remember. He's the inspector who's come outside his own house.

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"Me & Rumi" William C. Chittick - Following Mohammad - 69