Haqiqatul-Wahi (The Philosophy of Divine Revelation) — Page 25
CHAPTER III 25 They are filled with divine awe and majesty, and, through the perfect providence of God, the very face of God is visible in them. His proph- ecies are not like those of astrologers, rather they contain the hallmarks of dearness and acceptance and they are replete with divine support and help. Some prophecies relate to his own self, some to his children, some to his friends, some to his foes, some to the world in general, and some to his wives and relatives. Such matters are disclosed to him as are not disclosed to others, and the doors to the unseen, that are not open to others, are opened to his prophecies. God's Word descends upon him in the same manner as it descends upon God's holy Prophets and Messengers, and it is unequivocal and free from conjecture. The tongue of such a person is so blessed that the words that flow from it cannot be matched by anyone in the world both in their abundance and spiritual significance. His eye is given visionary power with which he can see the most hidden of matters. Oftentimes, written texts are presented before his eyes. He meets the dead like the living. Oftentimes, things that are thousands of miles away appear before his eyes as if they were lying under his feet. Similarly, his ears are given the ability to hear concealed things. Often, he hears the voice of angels and derives solace from their voice in times of anguish. The greatest wonder is that even the voice of minerals, plants, and animals reaches him on certain occasions [as has been said]: از حواس انبیاء بیگانه است فلسفی کو منکر حنانہ است The philosopher who denies the event of Hannanah' Is totally unaware of the extraordinary senses of the Prophets. Similarly, his nose is granted the capability to smell fragrance from the unseen. Oftentimes, he can smell joyful tidings and detect the 1. It is narrated that the Holy Prophets used to lean against Ḥannānah—a tree trunk—and when the pulpit was built for the Holy Prophets, Ḥannānah expressed its sorrow, which the Holy Prophetsa perceived. [Publisher]