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B AR Ā H Ī N-E-A H M ADIY YA — PART F IV E 114 sins is, for the two sentences do not seem to be related to each other. In reality, however, these two sentences are intimately connected to each other. The explanation of this divine revelation is that God’s appoin- tees, Prophets, and Messengers are subjected to objections and accu- sations in this blind world. Such criticisms are perpetrated in relation to their eminence and works; and so many slanders and suspicions are hurled against them, as have no parallel in the world. God has— indeed—willed it to be so, that they be kept concealed from the view of the wretched people and those who view them worthy of criticism. They are a great treasure and a great treasure is better kept hidden from the unworthy. This is why Almighty God causes the eternally unfortu- nate to harbour all kinds of doubts about His chosen ones so that they may be deprived of the treasure of acceptance. This is the way of Allah in relation to those who come from Him as Imams, Messengers, and Prophets. It is the very reason for the magnitude of various criticisms and various kinds of fault-finding carved out by the enemies of truth against Hadrat M u s a [Moses], may peace be upon him, Hadrat ‘ I s a [Jesus], and our Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him—such allegations that were never fabricated against any ordi- nary righteous person. What slander is there that hasn’t been hurled at them, and what criticism is there that they haven’t been made the target of ? Therefore, since replying to all calumnies rationally was a theoretical approach—and judgement of theoretical issues is difficult—in addition to dark-natured people not finding satisfaction through it; it was for this reason that God Almighty did not adopt the theoretical approach, opt- ing [instead] for the method of Signs, and deemed His corroborating Signs and magnificent assistance sufficient for the exoneration of His Prophets. For, every obtuse and impure person can easily realize that if these Prophets were such selfish men, impostors, or impure characters— God forbid—then it would have been impossible for such mighty Signs to have been shown in their support. Therefore, in keeping with His eternal practice, God Almighty also vouchsafed the very same revelation to me, which is recorded in the