The Ocean of Light — Page 48
48 only a reflection of the real object is manifested. This is not unknown to the knowledgeable. And if it were considered to be derogatory, then all great miracles would be rendered false by lesser miracles, for these lesser miracles are similar in their occurrence to the greater miracles due to their being extraordinary and supernatural. Therefore, this suspicion is undoubtedly false and borne of a misunderstanding. No one can entertain such a thought except such a thick-headed person whose intellect has been washed away by the torrents of prejudice. We have no answer for such a stagnated personality and wasted intellect and there is no need to refute their preposterous claims. If this objection is truly valid, then the Holy Prophet would have forbidden his companions from eloquent speeches and articulate statements, so as to close the door [of such objections]. But the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, did not forbid them, nor did he exhort them to eschew such a habit,