Malfuzat – Volume I — Page 63
Malfuzat - Volume I but sooner or later, these stories were forgotten as unlikely tales. The Teaching of the Quran is Attested by the Law of Nature Allah the Exalted states: إِنَّهُ لَقُرْآنٌ كَرِيمٌ فِي كِتَبٍ مَّكْنُوْنٍ لَّا يَمَسُّةَ إِلَّا الْمُطَهَّرُوْنَ 63 That this is indeed a noble Quran, In a well-preserved Book, Which none shall touch except those who are purified. This means that the whole of the Quran is preserved in the resolute chest of the law of nature. What is implied by the fact that this Holy Quran is preserved in a Hidden Book? This means that it is not only confined to paper, rather it is safeguarded in a Hidden Book, known as the Book of Nature. In other words, the entire teaching of the Quran is attested by every strand and fragment of the law of nature. Its teachings and its blessings are not tales and stories that may be forgotten. The Need for Revelation Since every individual does not have the capability to reach the heights of cer- tainty through mere reason alone, it is for this reason that we require revelation, which guides our reason through darkness in the likeness of a brilliant lamp. It is for this reason that even the greatest of philosophers were unable to find the true God depending on reason alone. As such, even a philosopher the likes of Plato said in the last moments of his life that he was afraid. He asked for a rooster to be sacrificed for a certain idol. What greater example can there be? The philosophy of Plato, and his intelligence and wisdom could not afford him the peace and tranquillity that believers enjoy. Bear well in mind that revelation is extremely essential in attaining heartfelt peace and steadfastness. What I mean to say is that first and foremost, make use of your intellect and bear in mind that : a person who employs their reason shall definitely come to behold the God of Islam. For His name is written in bright letters on each and every leaf of every tree, and across the heavenly bodies. However, do not become a follower of reason alone so that the worth of divine revelation is lost to you. For without it, neither can true satis- faction be attained, nor lofty morals. The Brahamos too cannot attain peace and 1 al-Waqi'ah, 56:78-80