Malfuzat – Volume X — Page 455
12 May 1908 455 behoves a believer of God Almighty to profit from examining both systems in tandem through the very same lens. The One who created the physical realm is the very One who created the spiritual realm. Just as He nourishes the phys- ical domain with fresh and invigorating sustenance—in the very same way—He also nourishes the spiritual domain with fresh and invigorating sustenance. Just as the physical constitu- tion stands in need of fresh water—in the very same way—the spiritual constitution also stands in need of fresh heavenly rev- elation. Just as the body dies without sustenance—in the very same way—the soul also dies without sustenance. If the refer- ences cited in spiritual affairs are always related to the distant and outdated past, then what else could possibly occur other than the state of spirituality becoming a state of death? Inherently, God Almighty invariably wills that He be known. In support of His recognition and existence, He perpetually reveals verities, insights, and fresh and invigorat- ing Signs, and these affairs do not even hold any intellectual discord. This very system has been in operation for eternity. Millions of Prophets have appeared giving testimony through their practical conduct. They triumphed over the world by per- fecting the argument [in support of faith]. Now, how can anyone refute such a mutawatir [contin- uously uninterrupted] and time-tested testimony simply by stating he is a scientist or philosopher? It demands that just as this pious party of men had given the evidence of their claims through their practical life and example, its refutation should be given in the very same manner. Yes, indeed—by all means— cast upon these people was the due right [of sceptics] to ques- tion: ‘Why are ancient fables and stories being cited? A living example or testimony should be presented. ’ Accordingly, it is for this [demand] that I am prepared. An astronomer cannot provide credible proof of the