Haqiqatul-Wahi (The Philosophy of Divine Revelation) — Page 586
586 HAQIQATUL-WAḤI-THE PHILOSOPHY OF DIVINE REVELATION to take place in the world will cause intense cold. ) The second meaning of thalj is the attainment of the heart's satisfaction; that is to say that a man should be furnished arguments and evidence that would completely satisfy his heart regarding an issue. This is why they say that a particular literary composition created thalj, or the heart's full satisfaction. That is to say, such incontrovertible proof was given as to effect complete satisfac- tion. Sometimes this word is also used to indicate the happiness and comfort that results from heartfelt satisfaction. It is evident that when a person's heart is fully satisfied and content regard- ing some matter, it is but inevitable that one feels happy and is at peace. In short, this prophecy consists of all these dimensions. Reflection upon this prophecy inevitably draws the mind to the feeling that if Allah the Exalted has used the term thalj in its second sense—namely, to dispel all doubt and uncertainty and to accord full conviction-then this [revealed] statement would also mean that since some perverse-natured individuals had raised certain doubts in the recent past about the earth- quakes, thereby depriving themselves of thalj, or perfect tran- quillity of the heart, a Sign shall appear in the season of spring which will bring about thalj, or tranquillity of the heart. All previous doubts and uncertainties shall be dispelled and the message shall be fully conveyed. On further reflection upon this revelation it seems probable that by this spring there will not be manifested just one Sign, but rather many Signs shall be shown. And when the spring season shall arrive, a continu- ous succession of Signs will captivate the hearts and silence our opponents and the hearts of seekers of truth shall find full sat- isfaction. And these statements are made interpreting thalj to mean satisfaction and freedom from doubt, but if taken to con- note snow and rainfall, it would mean that Allah the Exalted