Haqiqatul-Wahi (The Philosophy of Divine Revelation) — Page 842
842 AL-ISTIFTA' SUPPLEMENT TO ḤAQIQATUL-WAḤI lest you feel a sting from it. Despite all this, you say, 'We have done everything we could [for religion] and now we can relax. Reflect O brave and young people!—had the time not come for God to send the Imam for the present day dwellers of the world? Indeed, you break your covenant with Allah. You cut asunder what Allah had commanded to be joined and create disorder in the earth. By Allah! This indeed is the time [for the Imam to come]! What has then gone wrong with you that you do not accept him? I declare in the name of Allah that just as the Ka'bah exists in Makkah for the pilgrims, I am the Ka'bah for all those who are in need [of guidance]. I alone am al-Hajrul-Aswad [the Black Stone] whose acceptance has been ordained for the whole world and the touching through which people seek blessings. " May Allah's curse be upon those who accuse me of being a seeker of the world despite the fact that I am far removed from the world. I have come to make people firm in Tauhid [Oneness of God] and in prayer, and not to bestow different kinds of gifts. Allah is fully aware of what lies in my heart. He has proven through His Signs that my accusers are liars. My claim is not based on my own fabrications. Instead, I have brought the truth, and with truth have I been sent. What has gone wrong with you that you do not recognize me? O Muslims! Indeed, I am your lost property. I will not lead you astray. Hence, is there anyone among you who is willing to accept me and reflect on my words in good faith? O proud people! Is there not even one right-minded man left among you? O brave young people! If I had not been sent in this age, the people of the Cross would have trampled the Faith under their feet. This flood has reached as high as 1. This is the summary of what God has revealed to me. In fact, Allah the Benevolent has used this expression for me as a figure of speech. To the inter- preters of dreams, al-Hajrul-Aswad [the Black Stone] signifies a person with sound judgment in religious matters and a man of wisdom. (Author)