The Reality of Khilafah — Page 182
SIRRUL-KHILAFAH— 182 nuz u l [descent] of iron, clothes, cattle and all that you need, while you know that these things do not come down from heaven but are born of the earth, and that these descriptions only point to the appearance of warmth, light, rain and air. What then is the matter with you that you reflect not and act impetuously? You know only of the appearance of things but forget their reality and pass by the signs of Allah heedlessly. If you are in any doubt about what I say, wait and see what becomes of me, and I will wait with you. There is a lot of knowledge that Allah has kept hidden in order to test human- kind. Know, then, that this is also a subject that is hidden, while you have nothing with you but conjecture. Therefore, O deniers, do not excommunicate me based on your conjectures. Desist, and it is indeed better if you do so. I am not perturbed by everything you do by way of abuse, criticism, denial and accusations of apostasy. I only submit my complaints to Allah. When I observed your aver- sion and reluctance, I knew it was a trial from Allah. I desire only to please Him and He is the One who is the Most Merciful of all who show mercy. I remembered my Glorious Lord and I exercised patience and forbearance, but you were not to be guided and con- tinued to be cruel and unjust. Allah commanded:1 اَل اْوُزَباَنَت but you did just that. He said: 2 اَل ْرَخْسَي ٌمْوَق ْنِّم ٍمْوَق but you derided me. He said: 3 ىٰۤسْيِعٰي ْيِّنِا َكْيِّفَوَتُم but you denied it. He also said: 4 اْوُبِنَتْجا اًرْيِثَك َنِّم ِّنَّظلا and yet 1. Nor taunt each other ( S u rah al- H ujur a t, 49:12). [Publisher] 2. Let not one people deride another people ( S u rah al- H ujur a t, 49:12). [Publisher] 3. O Jesus, I will cause thee to die a natural death ( S u rah A l ‘Imr a n, 3:56). [Publisher] 4. Avoid too frequent indulgence in suspicion ( S u rah al- H ujur a t, 49:13).