Hidden Treasure (Arabic: کنزاً مخفیاً) is a Hadith Qudsi that has a very prominent role in Islamic mysticism and Islamic philosophy. [1]
- I was a hidden treasure; I loved to be known. Hence I created the world so that I would be known
- I was a hidden treasure, and I wished to be known, so I created a creation (mankind), then made Myself known to them, and they recognised Me
- I was a Treasure unknown then I desired to be known so I created a creation to which I made Myself known; then they knew Me