The Green Announcement — Page 26
26 have estranged themselves from the truth and from under- standing the truth by giving in to such ideas. If, according to their assertion, it were indeed true that there is nothing special or unique about visions and revelations, and they cannot be considered a criterion for distinguishing between a common man and a chosen one, or between a believer and a non-believer, then those who seek God would surely be devastated. But let me assure them that Islam possesses this wonderful spiritual quality that whoever follows its teaching, truthfully and sincerely, is blessed with special Divine communion, and experiences in his own self the signs of acceptance that other people never can. This is an inescapable reality and countless righteous people become privy to it through their own experience. But only those can attain these heights who truly and sincerely follow the Holy Prophet sa and, casting off their earthly garb, don the heavenly robes. In other words, they kill their earthly pas- none of the prophecies was fulfilled, and the disciples instead faced poverty and depravation, he decided that it would be better to fill his belly by siding with Jesus’ enemies. This proved to be the means of his downfall, for the Messiah’s prophecies were ultimately fulfilled. Has any Prophet ever been defeated by the attacks of foolish and naïve people? If not, why should we fear that this will happen now, and why should we bring God’s holy mission to a halt? Let it be remembered, once and for all, that all those who call them- selves Muslims and profess the kalima [Oneness of God] , but are quick to harbour doubts and suspicions in their hearts, will be dis- honoured and disgraced just like the ignorant Jews and like Judas Iscariot. Reflect, O men of wisdom. [Author]