The Life & Character of the Seal of Prophets (sa) – Volume III — Page 123
IV - Treaty of Ḥudaibiyyah & its Magnificent Outcomes 123 is the Creator of all these means and is the Cause of all Causes in this universe, without Whom these materialistic means are no more significant than a dead insect. A Brief Fundamental Note on Miracles The question that arises on this occasion is that in contradiction to the usual laws of nature, how did the water in the well begin to overflow? This relates to a discussion on miracles. With relevance to this a fundamental note has already been written at another place in this book, the repetition of which is not necessary here. 1 Actually, the issue of miracles is divided into two categories. One part relates to a logical approach, whereby the possibility of miracles and their need is proven. The second part relates to experience, whereby the actual occurrence of miracles is substantiated. The result of logical argumentation is only to the extent that a miracle can happen and that for the spiritual perfection of man, it should occur. Beyond this, however, experience is needed to prove that a miracle actually does occur and fortunately enough, the existence of such experiences are found during the era of every prophet and the history of every nation. Alas! The universal materialism of the present age has soiled the spiritual excellences and faculties of mankind to such an extent as nothing has remained except for thoughts of material worship. The lofty excellences of mankind have gone far from sight and have become concealed in the likeness of hidden treasures buried beneath the earth. However, along with this, it should also be remembered that the law of God is of two kinds. Firstly, that which relates to His unchangeable Sunnat or His promises, i. e. , like how a dead person cannot return to this world. 2 Secondly, that which is beyond these two realms, i. e. , the expression of God’s treatment towards the virtuous and evil, etc. Hence, as far as the first law is concerned, the Holy Qur’ān emphatically states that it is completely ironclad. 3 Furthermore, the entire intellectual and practical success of the world, rather, the expression of God’s magnificence and His honour, are bound to its invariability. However, the second law can change its form based on different circumstances, and its alteration is not contradictory to the magnificence of God, rather, it is precisely befitting. The unusual manifestation of this very 1 Please refer to Sīrat Khātamun-Nabiyyīn sa , Volume 2 2 Al-Mu’minūn (23:100-101) 3 Al-Aḥzāb (33:63), Āl-e-‘Imrān (3:10)