Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya Part III — Page 103
Footnote Number Eleven — Fifth Objection 103 saying: 1 اَل َبْيَر ِهْيِف , that is, the Quran in itself is so well-reasoned with solid arguments that there is no room left in it for any kind of doubt; meaning that, unlike other books, it is not a mere tale or story, but is comprehensive of conclusive arguments and categorical reasoning, and sets forth clear proofs of its objectives and purposes, and is in itself a miracle which operates like a sharp sword for the removal of doubts and suspicions, and does not leave the matter of the recognition of God at the conjectural stage of He should be, but carries the matter to the certainty of He is. Thus far, God has mentioned the grandeur of these three types of causes. Then despite the grandeur of all these three causes, which greatly brings about an effect and reform, He has confined the fourth cause, that is, the ultimate cause for the revelation of the Holy Quran, which is guidance, to the righteous alone. And it is announced [by Allah]: ۠ 2 ىًدُه َنْيِقَّتُمْلِّل , this Book has been revealed for the guidance of only those worthy natures who—on account of their pure inner selves, sane reason, firm intelligence, eagerness for the search of truth, and right motives—would in the end arrive at a high degree of faith and recognition of God and perfect righteousness. This means that those about whom God knows, in His eternal knowledge, that their nature is suited to this guidance and that they are able to make progress in matters divine, will in the end be guided by this Book. This Book will reach them under all circumstances and God will enable them to follow the right path before their death. Observe how clearly God Almighty has stated that those who, in the knowledge of God, are worthy of being guided, and possess the quality of righteousness by their nature, will surely be guided. The verses written thereafter set forth the details and pronounce that all those who (in the knowledge of God) are likely to believe will gradually become Muslims, though they have not yet joined; and only 1. S u rah al-Baqarah, 2:3 [Publisher] 2. S u rah al-Baqarah, 2:3 [Publisher]