The Holy War — Page 269
Proceedings—Debate 5 June 1893 269 as he wishes, then the teachings of the Holy Quran are not against this. Allah, the Lord of Glory, says: 1 16/11— ىٰطْعَا َّلُك ٍءْيَش ٗهَقْلَخ َّمُث ىٰدَه۰۰ Meaning, our Lord is He Who gave unto everything its appropriate powers and limbs and then gave them the ability to put these to use. Similarly, He says: 2 15/9— ٌّلُك ُلَمْعَّي ىٰلَع ٖهِتَلِكاَش Meaning that everyone is given the ability to act according to his own powers and manner. If you mean something else, then may they be a delight for you. A— Can God, under cover of His attribute of Master, permit improper actions? G— Do not say unworthy. Whatever God has done or is doing is proper and worthy. Look at the book of nature and what He is doing with millions of birds, beasts, and other animals. What do we observe con- cerning His practice regarding animals? If you look carefully, you will have to agree that the world has been designed in such a way that God Almighty has made every animal for man and his benefit. A— The Word became flesh! G— This means that the body of the Messiah as was also God. Instead of one we now have two. 1. S u rah T a H a , 20:51 [Publisher] 2. S u rah Ban i Isr a’i l, 17:85 [Publisher]