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12 of interpretation and were to explain away not only the words, but even the spirit in which the ancient Scriptures have recorded the events of the lives of the Prophets and their companions and followers, we would very soon be compelled to admit that the Revealer Himself could not fully express what He intended to convey. But as such a defect cannot be attributed to God, so we are bound to admit that this is not so. We must confess that the Scriptures of all religions are unanimous that God caused such miracles to be shown by His Prophets and their followers, and that He dealt with them in a manner so conspicuous that not only was the faith of the latter strengthened and perfected, but that this also revived the faith of others, and the existence of a Living and Mighty God was demonstrated to the world. It is true that this happened in the old days, and, surely, no doubt can be entertained concerning the truth of these things, otherwise it would be a legitimate question to ask why does it not happen today ? If God used to talk to His servants in years past, why does He not talk to them today ? If He was wont to send down His guidance in times of trouble, doubt, and error, why does He not open to men the door of His guidance today ? Does it mean that all religions have become corrupt and that no truth can now be discovered in them, so that no result can be obtained by acting upon any of them; or is it possible that the true religion exists in the world, but that men do not act upon it, and can therefore make no progress in the spiritual realm ? Whichever view we may accept the question will arise, why did not God reveal a new religion if He thought there was need for it, and if He had already given His guidance to act upon and the people did not heed it, why did He not raise a reformer to lead them to the right path so that they may attain nearness to Him and fulfil the object of their creation ? It is unbelievable that a Merciful and Loving God would remain unmoved at the sight of mankind floundering in error and worldliness and yet He would take no measures for their guid-