Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya Part V — Page 81
C H AP T E R ON E — T RU E NAT U R E OF A M IR AC L E AN D ITS N E E D 81 written in a book have their origin in revelation or have been plagia- rised from some other book? And even if, suppose, they have not been plagiarised, how can they serve as an indisputable proof of the existence of the Exalted Maker? And how can a seeker of truth be fully satisfied that the rational discourse alone will definitely lead towards God, and how can he be satisfied that it is absolutely free from error? Thus, if a religion simply presents some rational or philosophical arguments as a proof of its truth and is unable to show heavenly Signs and miraculous phenomena, the follower of such a religion is either self-deceived or a deceiver. He will die in darkness. In short, even the existence of God Almighty cannot be proven with certainty solely through rational arguments, let alone the truth of any religion be proven through them. Further, until a religion takes upon itself the responsibility to address this issue—proving and demonstrat- ing God’s existence with complete certainty—that religion amounts to nothing of value whatsoever, and unfortunate is the one who is seduced by such a faith. The mark of curse is branded upon the forehead by every religion which cannot advance human cognition to the level at which one can—so to speak—see God, transform oneself from a carnally dark spiritual state, and acquire fresh faith through the fresh Signs of God; and attain a holy life—not in a manner of mere boasting, but in real- ity. In order for a person to attain true purity, it is absolutely essential for him to recognize the Living God, who can destroy the disobedient in an instant and walking under whose pleasure is tantamount to the instantaneous recompense of Paradise. Just as it is not enough for a religion to prove its excellence by only presenting some rational argu- ments, in the same way it is not enough for an apparently pious per- son to merely claim that he abides by the commandments of Almighty God. Rather, a distinguishing Sign is necessary for him which testifies to his piety, for anyone can claim that he loves Almighty God and that his character is free from every kind of sin and transgression, but how can one be satisfied that such a claim is, in fact, true in reality? If a person is magnanimous, it could be out of a desire for fame. If a person