Haqiqatul-Wahi (The Philosophy of Divine Revelation) — Page 620
620 HAQIQATUL-WAḤI-THE PHILOSOPHY OF DIVINE REVELATION the Gracious God; God loves them and they love God. It is these upon whom the Word of God descends and such people belong to the category of the people [described in the Quranic verse]: ان عِبَادِي لَيْسَ لَكَ عَلَيْهِمْ سُلْطن THE SECOND TESTIMONY necessary for the recipient of divine rev- elation is that the Word of God that descends upon him should be accompanied by the supporting Work of God. For, when the sun rises it must also be accompanied by the sun's piercing rays. Similarly, divine revelation never descends alone, for it is also invariably accompanied by the supporting action of God; namely, it is accompanied by a variety of miracles and a variety of succour and blessings. Otherwise, how could a humble man recognize that it is indeed the Word of God? Therefore, he who claims to be the recipient of the revelation from God but does not have the manifest miracles and Signs of divine support should fear God and should renounce such a claim. Furthermore, a claim of this kind cannot be considered authentic on the basis of just one or two sol- itary Signs which happen to turn out to be true. Instead, its authentic- ity would stand verified only if 200-300 such unambiguous and clear Signs testify to its truth. What is more, any revelation that is claimed to be from God must not contradict the Holy Quran. Everyone needs to ponder and determine which misguided reli- gious group would be dominant at the time of the Promised Messiah. And, apart from this, what else will the Promised Messiah be required to do? Sahih Bukhārī, which is said to be the most authentic book after the Holy Quran, does not mention anywhere that the Promised Messiah will appear in order to kill the Dajjal. On the contrary, it is only written therein that the Promised Messiah will break the Cross and kill the Swine. From this it becomes clear that the Promised Messiah 1. Surely, you [Satan] will have no power over My servants (Surah al-Hijr, 15:43). [Publisher]