The Essence of Islam – Volume II — Page 88
88. Essence of Islam II. God Almighty is Self-Sufficient and has regard for wisdom and appropriateness some supplications are not responded to. . Again, Satan is dumb and is not eloquent and so articulate in his speech. Like the dumb, he has no power over an eloquent and prolific speech. He injects a sentence or two into the heart in a smelly way. Since eternity, he has not been given the power to express himself in delicious and majestic words. Nor can he carry on a series of questions and answers for a number of hours. He is also deaf and is not able to respond to every question. He is also helpless and cannot exhibit any power or disclose any hidden matter of high import. Also his throat is hoarse and he cannot speak in a loud and majestic voice. . His voice is low like that of eunuchs. You can recognize satanic revelation by these signs. But God is not like a dumb or deaf or helpless person. He hears and responds. . His word is conveyed in a majestic, and loud and awestriking voice. His words are effective and delicious while Satan's words are delivered in a low, effeminate and doubtful manner; there is no majesty, grandeur, or loftiness in them. Nor can he continue for long as he tires quickly and his words are weak and betray cowardice. . God's word does not get tired and comprises every kind of power and hidden matters of great import and majestic promises and gives off the fragrance of Divine Glory and. Greatness and Power and Holiness. Satan's words do not possess these qualities. Divine revelation possesses an effectiveness; it penetrates into the heart like an iron nail. . It creates a holy effect upon the heart and draws the heart to itself and converts its recipient into a person of high courage so much so that if he is cut into pieces with a sharp sword, or is strung up on the gallows, or is afflicted