The Life & Character of the Seal of Prophets (sa) - Volume I — Page 83
II - Arabia & its Inhabitants 83 corrupted as well as those whose foundation is not laid upon revelation. Now perceive the fact that when the world is overcast by darkness, the sun rises and when land begins to singe it naturally attracts rain. Then, was it not appropriate for a spiritual sun to rise after a state of spiritual darkness? Should not spiritual land scorching of heat have drawn in rain? God the Almighty states: “Allāh alternates the night and the day” 1 Moreover, he states: “Know that Allāh is now quickening the earth after its death” 2 Thus, suddenly a sun rose in this era of darkness, which illuminated the corners of the earth with its rays. During this time of extreme heat, unexpectedly a cloud ascended which showered its rain of mercy upon thirsty land. Rivers and streams, which had dried, gushed forth of water. Which horizon did this sun rise from? How did it reach its zenith? Which mountain did this cloud come forth from? How did it encompass the entire world? The answers to these questions, God willing, shall be presented in subsequent pages. 3 وَمَا تَوْفِیْقِی ْ اِلَّا بِاللّٰه ِ. 1 An-Nūr (24:45) 2 Al-Ḥadīd (57:18) 3 I have no power save that which Allāh has endowed me with (Publishers)