The Heavenly Sign — Page 63
63 favours that Allah, the Exalted, has bestowed upon me. At this time when I am being charged with disbelief by the Ulema , and from all sides I hear the voice: 46 while Allah, Glory be to Him, tells me: 47 On the one side, these Maulaw i s are saying, "Extirpate this man anyhow," and on the other, comes the revelation: 48 And, on their side, they are trying to disgrace and humiliate me and on the other side God promises: 49 On their side, the Maulaw i s are issuing edict after edict that any one who holds my beliefs and follows me becomes a disbeliever. And on His side, Allah, the Exalted, continues to emphasise: 50 In short, all these Maulaw i s are fighting against Allah. Let 46 You are not a believer. [Translator] 47 Say, I have been commanded and I am the foremost among the believers. [Translator] 48 They await your being afflicted with misfortune. On them will be the evil affliction. [Translator] 49 I shall humiliate him who intends to humiliate you. Allah is your reward. Allah will bestow honour and glory on thee. [Translator] 50 Say: If you love Allah, follow me. God will then love you. [Translator]