Malfuzat – Volume X — Page 363
2 May 1908 363 in the forefront of his mind. Such people are left with only a few objections and for them only a very short portion of the journey remains to be covered. On the other hand, if there is someone who is entertaining doubts and questions about Islam itself, and he has not yet even determined the truth of Islam, then for such people there is no safe passage. These are the people who ultimately perish. Such individuals are essentially the enemies of spiritual affairs. They carry a streak of arrogance and haughtiness in them. They con- sider following [someone or something] to be a source of dis- grace for them. They have been consumed by the new enlight- enment but have failed to accept heavenly light. It has been a Divine law since eternity that when the world becomes filled with transgression, iniquity, and sin, and every kind of evil runs rampant throughout the world, God Almighty brings about a reformation of the world by Himself establish- ing a spiritual order. But the one who asks ‘What need do I have for this?’ is, as if, wanting to change this law of God. I fear that such people will one day renounce even Islam, and fail to feel the need for the existence of God as well. This is a very per- ilous course because they have turned away from the true and real path that bears witness to the distinction of Islam and the existence of the Exalted Maker [God]. Many of them claim to have vast knowledge but are, indeed, ignorant; rather, they are the most ignorant. They have no feel for religion or religious sciences. Benefit can be derived by those who have an open mind and make use of meekness, patience, and a genuine thirst in the way of God. The need for light is felt by one who is surrounded by darkness. How can those who already have light, feel the need for light? Nothing can enter a pot that is already full. Something can be added to a pot only if it is empty. Life is not dependable. This