Some Hidden Pearls — Page 10
promises, in front of the world he roars fearlessly, like a lion; but when he stands before God, with extreme humility, he uses such expressions about himself as "a worthless labourer” and ‘handful of dust". The fact is that the key to success of the Prophets and Messengers of God, and the eternal secret of their dominance, lies in this very dual conception. 2. But where the sunnat and the way of. God is that He helps and succours His. Prophets and Messengers, and opens the door under extraordinary circumstances, for the fulfilment of His promise in regard to their progress and dominance, and with the manifestation of His power, He continues to remove obstacles from their way; and on the other hand he demands extreme sacrifice from the Believers. So to say,. He makes them pass through the Valley of Death, before He brings them face to face with victory and success. Accordingly, the 10