Malfuzat – Volume I — Page 64
64 Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad the true light of salvation because they do not believe in the need for revelation. I am true in my statement when I say that those who become the slaves of reason and claim that revelation is worthless, are people who do not even make use of reason itself. Those who make use of their intellect are referred to as 'people of understanding' in the Holy Quran. Then after this, in the same verse, Allah states: الَّذِيْنَ يَذْكُرُونَ اللَّهَ قِيْمًا وَقُعُوْدًا وَّ عَلَى جُنُوبِهِمْ ! Those who remember Allah while standing, sitting, and lying on their sides. In this verse, Allah Almighty has elaborated upon another aspect, namely, that the people of understanding and those who possess good sense are ones who re- member Allah, the Glorious, at all times. Do not entertain the belief that sense and wisdom are qualities that one can attain without effort. Not at all. True Insight In fact, true insight and true wisdom can never be attained until one turns to- wards Allah the Exalted. This is why it has been stated that one ought to fear the insight of a believer, for they see with the light of God. As I have just stated, true insight and real wisdom can never be attained without righteousness. If you wish to succeed, then utilise your reason, reflect and contemplate. The Holy Quran repeatedly emphasises the importance of reflection and contempla- tion. Reflect on the Hidden Book to which I have just alluded and on the Holy Quran, and develop a pious disposition. When your hearts become purified and along with this, you make use of sound reason and tread the path of righteous- ness, all this together shall give rise to such a state whereby the following voice will resonate from your heart: رَبَّنَا مَا خَلَقْتَ هَذَا بَاطِلًا سُبْحَنَكَ فَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ 2 Our Lord, Thou hast not created this in vain; nay, Holy art Thou; save us, then, from the punishment of the Fire. At such a time, it will become clear to you that this universe has not been created in vain, but rather provides evidence in support of the existence and reality of the True Creator, and brings to light the diverse forms of knowledge and science, which lend support to religion. 1 Aal-e-Imran, 3:192 Aal-e-Imran, 3:192