The Light of the Holy Qur'an — Page 11
1 Guidance Given the variety of false notions that have spread in this present age across every nation in such a manner that their evil influence pushes naive souls to the brink of annihilation—in whom the image of religious philosophy is not yet perfectly developed, or has been so superficially drawn that it can be quickly erased by the equivocations of sophistry—it was out of sheer pity for the pre- vailing plight of the age that I sought to publish these discourses in this monthly journal which contain sufficient remedy for such sorry circumstances; and which should be the means for knowing, perceiving, and recognizing the straight path; and through which that true philosophy should become known that confers comfort 1. In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful. We praise Him, and invoke blessings (on His Noble Messenger). [Publisher]