The Ocean of Light — Page 60
60 consider all Muslims to be ignorant and hold the philosophers to be true. They have become completely consumed with the elixir of these philosophers and state that they are at a high rank in research, whilst Prophets, on the other hand, may have made some true statements, but have erred in others; and that their word is a hodgepodge of truth and fiction; and that they were thick-skulled and obtuse in matters of wisdom. Therefore, reflect how far Islam is being undermined. Undoubtedly this is a clear trial and one of the great calamities. This situation requires that light descend from heaven, just as this hellish darkness has arisen from the hearts of the blind and ignorant. So that God gives this situation the attention it deserves and comes to the aid of those who are on the verge of destruction. This is the perpetual practice of God which is not hidden from the wise. Undoubtedly these poisons have spread to such a degree that, let alone the intellect of the wise and