Blessings of Khilafat — Page 173
Objects of Human Life 173 As to those who are righteous, when a suggestion from Satan assails them, they remember God : and behold! they begin to see things rightly. This is the stage of man where he is prone to forgetfulness. In other words, we can call this stage as nafs-e-laww a mah , or the reproving self. About such people God says that they quickly seek refuge with Allah if they are ever attacked by Satan, and this is what the righteous should always do. Fifth Rank Thereafter, man progresses further and advances to the point where he becomes like an angel. He becomes so watchful that Satan is no longer able to overpower him. His knowledge about God increases to a degree that he begins to act upon all of His commandments, and just as angels work in accordance with , he too fulfils his obligations in terms of every Divine commandment. At this stage, forgetfulness can never overtake him. Indicating this, God says: 24 24 S u rah ar-Ra‘d , 13:20 – 25