Haqiqatul-Wahi (The Philosophy of Divine Revelation) — Page 156
156 HAQIQATUL-WAḤI-THE PHILOSOPHY OF DIVINE REVELATION those who do not believe in the Messenger go to waste; God does not accept them. How can there be salvation if deeds come to naught?¹* 14. Allah the Exalted says: وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَ عَمِلُوا الصّلِحَتِ وَآمَنُوا بِمَا نُزَلَ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَ هُوَ الْحَقُّ مِنْ رَبِّهِمْ كَفَرَ عَنْهُمْ سَيَأْتِهِمْ 2 (Part Number 26, Surah Muḥammad) — Elit Translation: As for those who believed and performed righteous deeds and believed in that discourse which has been revealed upon Hadrat Muḥammad, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him—and that indeed is the truth—God will forgive the sins of such people and will set their hearts aright. Note how much God Almighty expresses His pleasure on account of their believing in the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, that He forgives their sins and takes upon Himself the charge of purifying them. Then how unfortunate is the one who says that he has no need of believing in the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him; vanity and arrogance having made him think of himself as something special? How true are Sa'di's words: محال تواں رفت جز ست سعدی که راه صفا در پے مصطف O Sadi! It is impossible to tread the path of purity except by following the Chosen One [the Holy Prophetsa]. 1. All these verses apply to those who come to know of the person of the Messenger, and the invitation of the Messenger reached them. We cannot say anything about those who remained totally unaware of the existence of the Messenger nor did his invitation reach them. God knows about their cir- cumstances. He will deal with them in keeping with His mercy and justice. (Author) 2. Surah Muḥammad, 47:3 [Publisher]