The Essence of Islam – Volume III — Page 116
116. Essence of Islam-III. Blessings of Obedience to the Holy Prophetsa. Know well that Prophets do not appear for mere ostentation or show. If people do not derive any spiritual benefit from them and they do not prove to be a source of grace, it would have to be confessed that their advent is only for show, and that it is without any meaning; but that is not so. Prophets are a source of many blessings and abundant grace. With his coming, a fountain of virtue springs forth. Just as mankind derives benefit from the light of the Sun and its benefit does not stop at any point, in this way, the Sun of the grace and blessing of the Holy. Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) continues to shine and to bestow benefits upon the fortunate ones. That is why God Almighty has said: قُلْ إِنْ كُنْتُمْ تُحِبُّونَ اللَّهَ فَاتَّبِعُونِي يُحْبِبْكُمُ اللَّهُ 95. This means: 'Tell them, If you want to become the loved ones of Allah, then follow me, Allah will then love you. '. True obedience to the Holy Prophets makes a person beloved of God, and becomes a means for the forgiveness of sins. [Malfūzāt, vol. 3, p. 55]. Belief in God cannot be Perfect without Belief in. Prophets. QUESTION: Although we believe that mere verbal profession of Tauhid [Divine Unity] cannot ensure salvation and that none can attain salvation by departing from obedience to the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), yet to dispel any possible doubt, we would like to know the true meanings of the verses cited by 95 Āl-e-'Imran, 3:32 [Publisher]