The Ocean of Light — Page 44
44 and virtue—there is no doubt that such an individual’s own heart and innate faith will testify against him, berating and cursing him, because his outward appearance is contrary to his inner self. His heart will question him, O you! What kind of trap have you set? And what kind of idolatry are you committing? Do you not know that you are a simple layman who has not been bestowed even an iota of the knowledge of sages and the magnanimity of the righteous? None of the mysteries of faith have been disclosed to you, nor has your heart been touched by any of the rays of brilliance of the knowledge of faith. Your bosom has not been opened and your lote-tree has not borne any fruit. God has not granted you any esoteric knowledge and Has not sent down His blessings upon you, therefore you cannot be considered as one of the gallant in this field. You do not show any signs of perfection. Prayers of supplicants are not accepted through you and you are not one of those people who are helped