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of a speaker or writer with force and appeal : and it is, again, only He Who can open the windows in the heart of people, so that what they come to hear or read should sink in. . With these remarks made by the way, I again turn to my subject, and I shall express briefly the rest of the material I have on hand at the time. 18. In my Paper last year I made some reference to iqtadari miracles. Independantly of the descent of some Wahyi or Inspiration on the heart of an apostle of God, miracles of this kind proceed from him on the basis of the power of his soul, and they become clear and marvellous proof of his truth, and of the help and succour he receives from Allah. . Many instances of miracles of this kind are found in the pious life of the Holy Prophet. Muhammad. For instance, at a time when no other treatment was available, he placed his hand on the ailing eye of a devoted and dear Companion, and it was immediately cured (Bokhari, Ghazwa-i-Khaiber). Or, in time of great need, he put his fingers into a small vessel which contained some water, and from the blessed touch of his fingers the small quantity 62