The Essence of Islam – Volume II — Page 55
Revelation, Inspiration, Vision and Dream 55 55 be discovered through the experience of reason alone are disclosed to a recipient of revelation, and a revealed book is found to contain wonders which are not to be discovered in any other book, a seeker after truth realizes that. Divine revelation is an established truth. If such a person possesses a pure soul, he himself, by treading on the right path can, to the extent of the illumination of his heart, have experience of Divine revelation like the Auliya', whereby he acquires a certain knowledge of the revelation vouchsafed to the Messengers of God. For a seeker after truth who would sincerely express a desire to accept. Islām, I am prepared to provide this means of satisfaction. وان كان احد في شك من قولى فليرجع الينا بصدق القدم و الله على ما نقول قدير و هو فى كل امر 11. Fine Thought is not to be Confused with Revelation. To imagine that the fine points that are disclosed to people through reflection and observation are revelation, and that revelation is nothing more than this, is an error due to ignorance. Were it true that human thinking constituted Divine revelation then man also could have discovered the unseen by the use of his reflection and observation. It is obvious, that however wise a person may be he cannot disclose anything hidden by merely reflecting on the matter. Nor can he exhibit any sign of. Divine power. His speech indicates no sign of God's. Power and, however much he might reflect, he cannot discover the unseen which is beyond his reason and 11 If any one should doubt my word, let him come to me with sincerity. Allāh has the power to do what I say and He is the Helper in every matter. [Publisher]