Haqiqatul-Wahi (The Philosophy of Divine Revelation) — Page 107
CHAPTER IV [TRANSLATION OF REVELATIONS] And as for that which afflicts you, it is from God alone. A trial will arise here, then be steadfast as Prophets of high resolve were steadfast. Hearken! This tribulation is from God Almighty so that He might love you—the love of God, the Mighty and the Exalted. Two goats will be slaughtered and everyone upon the earth will ultimately perish. Do not be sor- rowful, nor grieve. Is not Allah sufficient for His servant? Do you not know that God has power over all things? They have made you a target of mockery and mockingly say, 'Is he the one whom Allah has raised?' Tell them, 'I am but a man. It has been revealed to me that your God is One God and that all goodness and virtue is contained in the Quran, and in no other book. No one penetrates to its deeper meanings except those whose hearts are pure. ' Say, “The [real] guidance is only the guidance from Allah. They will say, 'Why has this revelation of God not descended upon some great man from one of the two cities?'* They will also ask, 'From where have you obtained this status? This is a stratagem that you have devised together. They look towards you but they are unable to recognize you. Say, 'If you love Allah, then come and follow me so that Allah may also love you. ' God has descended to bestow mercy upon you. But if you revert to sin, We shall also revert to inflict- ing chastisement. We have made Hell a place of confinement for disbelievers. And We have sent you as a mercy for the whole world. Say, ‘Carry on as you like within your homes, and I shall also carry on and soon you will see whom God helps. ' Not the smallest particle of a deed can be accepted without righteous- ness. Allah is with those who are righteous and with those who 107 1. Meaning that: This man, who resides in Qadian, a small town in the Punjab, claims to be the Promised Mahdi. Why was the Promised Mahdi not raised in Makkah or Madinah—the land of Islam? (Author)