The Heavenly Decree — Page 61
61 M i r ‘Abb a s ‘Al i Sahib of Ludhiana 39 M i r Sahib is the same gentleman, who is mentioned on page 790 of Iz a la’-e-Auh a m , as one of those who took the oath of allegiance [at my hand]. Sadly, he was seriously tried by the whisperings of the whisperers and went to the extent of joining the opponents. Some might wonder how this could have happened when he had been the subject of the revelation: 40 The answer is that the revelation merely means that his root is firm and his branches touch the sky; it does not specify what he is firm upon by virtue of his true nature. There can be no doubt that every person is endowed with some innate virtue to which he sticks constantly and steadfastly. When a kafir embraces Islam, he brings that virtue with him and, should he again turn away from Islam, he would take it back with him. This happens because there is no alteration or mutation in Allah’s nature and in His creation. 39 When you hear the cognoscenti—the people of the heart—speak, do not say it is a mistake; The real mistake, my dear sir, is that you do not appreciate the true word! [Translator] 40 Her roots are firm and her branches touch the heavens. (The Holy Quran, Ibr a h i m 14:25) [Publisher]