The Ocean of Light — Page 74
74 was not acceptable, then on the basis of logical arguments; or if even that was not acceptable, then through heavenly signs. But not a single one of these three avenues was accepted. Some apologised to me like true sages and sought forgiveness and took the Bai‘at. God saved them from the doubt-inducing Satan. But others were recalcitrant in their denial and sought to expose me. Stating that I was false in my claim, and that my lie had been grave, and asking that I bring a credible sign if I was indeed truthful in my claim. They persisted in their demands and pressured me, causing me grief and pain. God then demonstrated manifest signs from heaven, but, as is the habit of the wretched, they denied them and turned away. Stubbornly rejecting these signs even though their hearts found them to be true, choosing not to follow the path of guidance. It has to be said, however, that having witnessed the signs of God, the Creator, they desisted from hurting me and the ferocity of their attacks abated somewhat.