unlike other things.” We said, “Rational people know that a thing unlike other things is no thing at all.” It then became clear to people that they affirm nothing, but merely shield themselves from censure by what they profess publicly.

When they are asked, “Whom do you worship?” they reply, “We worship the One who governs the affairs of this creation.” We said, “Is the One who governs the affairs of this creation unknown, with no attribute by which He is known?” They said, “Yes.” We said, “The Muslims know that you believe in nothing; you merely shield yourselves from censure by what you outwardly profess.”

We then asked them, “Did the One who governs these affairs speak to Moses?” They said, “He has not spoken and does not speak to anyone, for speech is possible only through a bodily organ, and Allah has no bodily organs.”

When an ignorant person hears their words, he supposes that they are among those who revere Allah most. He does not realize that what they say ultimately amounts to nothing but fabrication, misguidance, and disbelief.