The Essence of Islam – Volume V — Page 14
14. Essence of Islam-V would have no effect on him whatsoever. Likewise, if he were to be thrown before lions, wolves or bears, they would not be able to do him any harm, because, at that moment, due to the perfect and powerful manifestations of truth and love, he breaks out of the human condition and is a different being altogether. . Just as fire engulfs a piece of iron and makes it seem like fire, so do such people, by virtue of being overwhelmed by the fire of love for God, begin to exhibit something of the attributes of the Great Power which has overwhelmed them. It is little wonder, therefore, that such supernormal phenomenon should occur when the servant, in his submission, comes under the complete influence of the Lord. In fact, it would be surprising if, despite such an influence, no change is brought about in the ordinary state of the person, for even a piece of iron, when it is heated in fire, starts to partially exhibit the properties of fire, and this is in total conformity with the laws of nature. But, if it is exposed to intense heat and still maintains its former state, and acquires no new characteristic, such a thing would be contrary to reason. Empirical philosophy also testifies to the necessity of such phenomena. This is no fiction. Ponder over it with true wisdom. [Surmah Chashm Āryā, Rūḥānī Khaza'in, vol. 2, pp. 105-107]. Remember, it is only to demonstrate the distinction between truth and falsehood that miracles are granted to men of God. The real purpose of a miracle is none other than that a distinction between a truthful one and a liar be established in the eyes of the wise and