The Essence of Islam – Volume I — Page 415
The Holy Qur'ān 415 of this type, for through it not only does a person discover hidden matters, but he is also informed of all the favours that God bestows upon that humble servant, and he is afforded such satisfaction through a delicious and blessed converse and is informed of the pleasure of God. Almighty in consequence of which he is bestowed great strength for combating the evil attractions of the world. . He is bestowed mountains of endurance and steadfastness. In the same manner, he is taught high degrees of knowledge and understanding and hidden mysteries, and deep fine points are communicated to him which cannot be discovered without special Divine teaching. If someone asks how can all these matters, concerning which it is said that they are acquired by perfect obedience to the. Holy Qur'ān, be established as existing in effect in Islām; the answer is that such knowledge can be gained by keeping company with those who have this experience. . We have stated it several times, and repeat briefly in order to disclose it to every opponent, that this great wealth is found in Islām and is not found in any other religion. . For a seeker after truth we make ourselves responsible for furnishing proof of it. If a person who is inspired by goodwill desires to carry out a research with patience and steadfastness, these matters can be disclosed to him according to his capacity and ability, if he will keep company with us. [Brāhīn-e-Aḥmadiyya, Rūḥānī Khazā'in Vol. 1, pp. 532-545, sub-footnote 3]. The Holy Qur'an, on which depends obedience to the. Holy Prophet [peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him], is a Book by following which signs of salvation are manifested in this very world. That is the only Book which, through overt and covert means, perfects defec-