The Essence of Islam – Volume V — Page 23
Miracles, Signs and Prophecies 23. Nowhere in our Holy Quran is it stated that we would be granted such power. Rather, it clearly says: قُلْ إِنَّمَا الْأَيْتُ عِنْدَ اللهِ i. e. , 'Tell them that signs are with Allāh. ' He shows whatever sign He wills. Man has no power to force a sign from Him. Such things are only to be found in your Books. According to you, Jesus used to show miracles of his own power and he also transferred this power to his disciples. It is also your belief that Jesus is still alive, ever-living, self-existing, all-powerful, and knows the unseen, and that he is with you day and night and can grant whatever you wish. Therefore, you should request Jesus to cure these three sick ones as you place your hands on them, so that you are spared your faith. Otherwise, it is not appropriate that you enter into debate with the People of Truth [Muslims] claiming to be true Christians, but when you are asked to show the signs of a true Christian, you say that you do not have the power to show them. By such statements you confess that your religion is no longer a living religion. For my part, I am prepared to show the signs of a true believer, exactly as God has described them. If I fail to do so, you are free to punish me as you wish, and cut my throat with the knife of your choice. . The way in which I have been appointed to show signs, is that when, at the time of a contest, the True and Perfect Propheta is rejected, I humbly implore 6 Al-An'ām, 6:110 [Publisher]