The Green Announcement — Page 28
28 cule spiritual blessings in a manner that is not worthy of them. I also believe that they do not do this superficially, but because they actually believe it to be true. Their innate weakness has caused them to succumb to this disease, for they do not possess the light of truth and are full of empty words. They seem so certain of their own views, and for- ward them with such zeal that, if it were possible, they would even drag the enlightened ones back into darkness. They are very eager for the physical victory of Islam, but are completely unaware of what the true victory of Islam stands for. The true victory of Islam, as is evident from the word 'Islam' [submission] itself, lies in our completely surren- dering our selves to God and freeing ourselves of our egos and our passions. No idol, whether it is the idol of our desires, our intentions, or the idol of creature worship, should stand in our way, and we should submit ourselves entirely to the will of God. After reaching this state of fan a [self-annihilation], we will attain baq a [the life of eternity] which will give our eyes a new light, our minds a new brilliance, and our lives a new passion; and we will become a wholly new being and the same Eternal God will become for us a new God. This is the true victory, and one aspect of it is Divine communion. If Muslims do not achieve this victory in this age, mere intellectual victory will lead them nowhere. I am convinced that the day of this victory is close at hand. God will Himself cause this light to shine forth and shall have mercy on His hapless servants.