The Need for the Imam — Page 6
6 all believers and Muslims. Among them thousands have experienced dreams as well as Divine revela- tions in every age. In fact, among the followers of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa , there must have been tens of millions of persons who were blessed with Di- vine revelation. Besides, it is established by the Hadith and the Holy Quran that, at the time of the Imam of the age, if anyone has a true dream or re- ceives a revelation, it would only be as a reflection of the light of the Imam of the age which falls upon will- ing hearts. The fact is that when the Imam of the age appears in the world, thousands upon thousands of lights accompany him and heaven is filled with joy. With the dissemination of spirituality and light, the right potentialities become alive. Anyone who has the capacity begins to experience a series of revelations. And anyone who has the capacity to pronounce judgement in matters of faith by the use of reason and reflection, his ability is enhanced. Anyone who has the inclination towards prayers is granted pleasure in his worship. Anyone who is engaged in debates with other faiths is given the power to argue and arrive at incontrovertible conclusions. All these blessings are in fact the outcome of the spiritual radiation which comes with the Imam of the age and descends upon the heart of every ready and eager person. This is a general law and a Divine practice to which we have