Favours of the Gracious God — Page 152
152 Moreover, had there not been a system based on oneness, science would have been rendered useless and spiritual mysteries purposeless, and the path to the Lord would have become closed, and extremely difficult to traverse for the spiritual wayfarer. Therefore, what is the matter with you that you do not comprehend this underlying unity that testifies to the One and only God. It is this concept around which the belief of the Unity of God in Islam revolves; it is this which forms the great foundation for His glorification and praise; it is this which is a bright lamp for recognising the Unity of God Almighty and His Uniqueness; and this concept is among those branches of knowledge which is specific to the followers of Islam. Furthermore, let it be known that the prophetic narrations and texts of Ahadith are so numerous in this regard that it provides the light of comfort and satisfaction to the heart as would not be hidden to the scholars of Ahadith. Ibn ‘As a kir 1 , who is deemed an authentic source and popularly accredited, narrates in his work of history, with reference to Ibn ‘Abb a s, that 1 Ibn ‘As a kir (1106-1175 C. E), a Muslim scholar and historian who is known for his works, including T a r i kh Dimashq. See The Ency - clopaedia of Islam. Vol. IX. Brill. p. 778. [Publisher]