The Reality of Khilafah — Page 38
SIRRUL-KHILAFAH— 38 and tranquillity and, by the grace of Allah, the Lord of all the worlds, brought every mischief-maker to nought. A s-S idd i q had innumerable virtues and blessings. All Muslims are indebted to him, and none can deny this but the transgressors. Allah enabled him to establish peace in the hearts of the believers and to extinguish the fire ignited by the here- tics and apostates. He also made him the first champion and custodian of the Holy Quran. He was the first to compile the Quran after researching its true order as specified by the Holy Prophet s as. Tears would flow from his eyes out of concern for the welfare of Islam. This is an established fact, but prejudice undermines the reasoning of the critics. If you wish to reach the truth, then rise above bigotry lest it cover your eyes, and avoid the paths of injustice, for justice is the key to all blessings. The light of impartiality and fairness alone can free the heart from the darkness. Indeed, the status of true knowledge and wisdom is as high as the Throne of the Almighty, and honesty is the ladder by which one can reach this spiritual elevation. Therefore, let he who hopes to solve his troubles and to reach the essence of truth, do good deeds and abstain from fanaticism and intolerance and steer clear of the path of injustice. One of the special attributes and noble qualities of a s-S idd i q was that he was chosen to accompany the Holy Prophet in his migration [from Makkah to Madinah]. He was appointed as the travelling companion of the Best of Creation and was his devoted friend right from the start of all the tribulations. This proves how close he was to the Beloved of Allah. This was because Allah knew that, of all the Companions, a s - S idd i q was the brav- est, most pious, and most beloved of the Messenger of Allah,