Tadhkirah — Page 103
1883 103 [Urdu] Had God not done this the world would have been enveloped in darkness. This revelation points to the fact that the world was in great need of these clear Signs and that the worldly people whom their disbelief and viciousness had converted into spiritual lepers could not have come back to health without this heavenly medicine which is like the water of life for the seekers of truth. [Arabic] When it is said to them: Create not disorder in the land and do not spread disbelief, idolatry, and evil doctrines, they retort: ‘Ours is the right way; we are not trouble-makers. Rather we are peace-makers and reformers. ’ Hearken; they are the disorderly ones who are creating disorder on the earth. Proclaim: I seek the protection of the Lord of creation from the mischief of every wicked creation and against the mischief of the dark night. This means that this age, on account of its great corruption, is like a dark night and that divine power and strength are needed for its illumination. This task is beyond human power. [Arabic] I will be your Helper, I shall protect you. I shall make you a leader of men. Do the people wonder? Say that Allah is Wonderful, He always does wonderful things. He chooses