Persian mystic, poet and Sufi teacher (c.858–922)
A Sufi mystic who declared "I am the Truth" — words that got him executed in 922 after the Abbasid court decided whether he meant God spoke through him or he'd claimed to be God himself.
Born around 858, Mansur al-Hallaj became a preacher, poet, and teacher of Sufism, drawing crowds with his mystical teachings. His declaration "Ana'l-Haqq" — "I am the Truth" — split interpretation: some heard the annihilation of ego that lets the divine speak through a hollow vessel, others heard blasphemy. The saying entangled him in Abbasid court power struggles, and after a long confinement he was executed on 26 March 922 on charges both religious and political. Most fellow Sufis of his era disapproved. Centuries later, the tradition claimed him as a major figure.
Sourced, dated quotes from Mansur Al-Hallaj
I saw my Lord with the eye of my heart. He said, "Who are you?" I said, "I am You." You are He Who fills all place But place does not know where You are.
Concealment does not veil Him His pre-existence preceded time, His being preceded not-being, His eternity preceded limit.
Other than He cannot be qualified by two (opposite) qualities at one time; yet With Him they do not create opposition.
He acts without contact, instructs without meeting, guides without pointing.
The beloved does not drink a single drop of water without seeing His Face in the cup.
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