The Essence of Islam – Volume V — Page 32
32. Essence of Islam-V basic teachings have to be very clear and elaborate. . Therefore, whenever there seems to be a contradiction between the teaching and a prophecy, it is imperative to give preference to the teaching. If a prophecy seems to run counter to the teaching, it should not be taken literally but should be made to conform to the teaching so that the contradiction is removed. In any case, one must give priority to the teaching, because, in addition to providing elucidation and detail, the teaching is frequently put into practice and its aims and objectives cannot remain hidden, unlike the prophecies which often remain unknown. [Kitāb-ul-Bariyyah, Rūḥānī Khaza'in, vol. 13, p. 51]. Let it be known that the miracles of Prophets are of two kinds: (1) Those that are purely heavenly phenomena, in which human design and reason play no part, such as the miracle of the splitting of the moon, a miracle of our lord and master, the Holy Prophetsa. . God manifested this miracle through His infinite power to manifest the majesty of His true and perfect. Prophets. (2) Miracles of wisdom. These are manifested with the help of the extraordinary wisdom that only comes from Divine revelation. An example of this is the miracle of Solomon referred to in the verse which was witnessed by Queen Sheba صَرْحٌ مُمَرَّدُ مِنْ قَوَارِيرَ" and she was consequently blessed with faith. [Izāla-e-Auhām, Rūḥānī Khazā'in, vol. 3, pp. 253-254, footnote] "A palace paved smooth with slabs of glass. -Al-Naml, 27:45 [Publisher]