The Essence of Islam – Volume I — Page 210
210. Essence of Islam-1 [peace and blessings of Allāh be on him] has no equal in the world. . . . Blind worshippers of creatures have not recognized that great Prophets who set forth thousands of examples of true sympathy with mankind. I perceive, however, that the time has arrived when this Holy Messengers would be recognized. If you wish you might record my statement that henceforth the worship of the dead will decline daily till it disappears altogether. Will man set himself up against God? Will a despised drop frustrate the designs of God? Will the projects of mortal man disgrace Divine commandments? O ye who can hear, listen, and O ye who can reflect, consider and remember that truth will be proclaimed and he who is the true light will shine forth. [Majmu'a Ishtihārāt, Vol. 2, pp. 305-307]. It is my personal experience that to obey the Holy. Prophet [peace and blessings of Allāh be on him] with a sincere heart and to love him, ultimately makes a person beloved of God. God creates in his heart a burning for. His Own love and such a one, withdrawing his heart from everything else, leans towards God and his affection and desire remain only for God Almighty. . Thereupon a special manifestation of Divine love falls upon him and, bestowing upon him the full colour of love and devotion, pulls him towards itself with great force. He then overcomes his passions and from every direction extraordinary works of God Almighty appear as signs in his support and to help him. [Haqiqat-ul-Waḥi, Rūḥānī Khazā'in, Vol. 22, pp. 67-68]. It is my personal experience that through invoking blessings upon the Holy Prophet [peace and blessings of Allāh be on him], Divine grace in the shape of wonderful light