Haqiqatul-Wahi (The Philosophy of Divine Revelation) — Page 26
26 HAQIQATUL-WAḤI—THE PHILOSOPHY OF DIVINE REVELATION odour of the abominable. Likewise, his heart is granted sagacity and many things that he perceives turn out to be correct. Likewise, Satan is rendered incapable of influencing him because Satan has no share left in him. Because of his being completely lost in God, his tongue is the tongue of God at all times and his hand is the hand of God. Even if he does not receive revelation specifically, whatever flows from his tongue is not from him but is from God. This is because his carnal self is totally consumed, and death having overtaken his lower self, a new and pure life, upon which divine light is constantly reflected, is granted to him. Similarly, his forehead is granted a light that is not granted to anyone except the lovers of God. On some special occasions this light shines so brightly that even a disbeliever can perceive it. This happens particularly when such people, while being persecuted, turn to God to seek His help. Thus, that moment of advancement towards God is a special moment for them and the divine light manifests itself in their forehead. Similarly, their hands, their feet, and their entire body are granted a blessing, as a result of which even the garment they wear becomes blessed. Oftentimes, their touching or placing a hand on someone causes the eradication of that person's spiritual or physical maladies. Similarly, the Lord of Honour and Glory bestows a blessing upon the houses wherein they dwell. Such a house remains safe from calamities, and the angels of God guard it. Similarly, a blessing and distinction is granted to their town or village. Likewise, even the dust upon which they tread receives a share of that blessing. In the same way, all desires of the people of this rank often assume the colour of prophecies. That is to say, when they feel a strong desire to eat or drink, or wear or to see something, that desire takes the form of a prophecy. Hence, prior to the actual attainment, when a com- pulsive desire to obtain something arises in their hearts, it becomes available.