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55 overcome upon hearing an opposing view, it would have to be accepted that they do not possess any strength. Further, without tests and trials, one would not be able to understand any of the arts and sciences that exist in our world. The pur- pose in God subjecting us to trials is so that we may realise the state of our own condition. This is why those commissioned by Allah always have enemies, who inflict pain and suffering upon them; who dishonour them. In this backdrop, those blessed with an enlightened conscience are able to determine their truth- fulness. Hence, the opponents of those divinely commissioned must exist, just as flowers are accompanied by thorns, or in the same manner that where there are antidotes, poisons exist as well. Tell me of an era of any Prophet who was not met with opponents; any Prophet whose opponents did not allege that he was a man seeking worldly profit; and that he was an imposter, a liar and a fabricator. Allegations were levelled against Moses, peace be upon him, as well; in fact, a wicked person went so far as to allege that he was guilty of fornication and even put forth a woman to support this lie. Therefore, all sorts of aspersions are cast upon the divinely commissioned so that the people may be tested. The saplings planted by God can never be destroyed by the breath of these worthless people. This is the one sign and distinction that proves that the divinely commissioned are truly sent by God, in that the opponents strive to eliminate them, but they only grow and flourish. Of course, those who are not from God ultimately perish and fade into non-existence. He who is planted by the hand of God, however, cannot be destroyed by anyone’s efforts. The opponents endeavour to uproot him, but he blooms and prospers. This clearly demonstrates that it is the hand of God that protects him. What a magnificent miracle of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, in that he was opposed on every front, but he reigned vic- torious in every field. When the companions witnessed this sight, imagine the heartfelt joy they would have felt on witnessing this proof. What is Islam? It is the contribution of countless lives. Our forefathers also are the fruits of this very contribution. Now, in this era as well, Allah the Exalted has willed to make Islam prevail over all other nations. God has sent me for this very purpose in the same manner that other divinely commissioned men of God appeared. And so, you will hear many things in opposition against me and will observe many schemes working against me, but I say to you as a word of coun- sel for the sake of Allah that you ought to think and reflect: can these waves of p. 49