Three Questions by a Christian and their Answers — Page 19
19 is why they all eventually accepted Islam, barring a few who met their punishment as had been promised. Remem- ber, that similar negations are to be found in the words of Jesus as as well. The Pharisees demanded signs, but Jesus as said regretfully: "Why doth this generation seek after a sign? Verily, I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation. " (Mark, 8:11) Just note how clearly Jesus as refuses to show miracles. If the critic would only ponder over this, he would find that his objection is nothing as compared to this objection. This is because the critic has only cited a denial of miracles by the unbelievers. And it is not a general denial, but a denial of some specific signs. And a denial by opponents can ob- viously not be credible, for they are likely to say things contrary to the facts. But here Jesus as himself refuses to show miracles to his people. He says, "There shall no sign be given unto this generation. " There could not be a more emphatic refusal to show miracles, nor could there be a ne- gation more general in intent. the day of full disclosure—likewise, faith which results from all-too- obvious miracles, will also be of no avail. Faith can only be called faith as long as there remains some aspect of the unseen. There can be no room for faith when all the veils have been lifted. For this reason, Prophets throughout history have shown miracles, but have always left room for the unseen. No Prophet ever restored to life the dead of a whole town and asked them to testify to his Prophethood, nor has any Prophet ever set up a ladder and ascended to heaven, while people looked on. [Author]