Favours of the Gracious God — Page 180
180 they are used individually. And you will be aware that combining various herbs, can produce miraculous results which are highly effective for treating many different types of ailments; then why would you not expect the composition of these root words to possess a lofty rank; whose manifest evidence shines forth and its brilliance is marvelled at? They are light upon light, a key to hidden mysteries, and a grand sign for the seekers of guidance. The secret in the greatness of Arabic compounds is that they are based on a system of blessed root words which contain an abundance of material, a perfect framework and a wise methodology. As such, its compounds are infused with numerous meanings through the influence of root words. Furthermore, due to the use of alif, l a m and tanw i n [nunation], and a wide range of subtle arrangements, they generate a multitude of new meanings. But other languages and tongues do not possess this rank and soon you will come to know of their reality, as I will reveal to you their pebbles and their rocks, so that I may invite the just towards the truth. Those tongues have not been bestowed articulation and lustre, apart from muttering and fumes. This is why I intend to expose their inner reality upon every seeker and make manifest their inner secrets and demonstrate the