The Reality of Khilafah — Page 52
SIRRUL-KHILAFAH— 52 many stories changed, and so many narratives fabricated that no one knows what actually happened. If the early Companions and members of the household of the Prophet and his relatives were restored to life and were shown these stories, they would be aston- ished by the fabrications and lies of the people who exaggerated those events due to the whisperings of Satan, turned a drop of water into an ocean, made a mountain out of a molehill, and lied in order to deceive the undiscerning. In fact, these tribulations festered in the middle ages and soon became like a fierce, roaring wind. Many false and fabricated reports were accepted as if they had been conveyed by truthful people. Use your reason, therefore, and do not act in haste. If you reflect over what has been vouchsafed to me, you cannot help but accept what I am saying and will not turn away from it. It is now up to you to believe it or reject it. However, those whose enmity towards the two Sheikhs is the essence of their life and part of their nature and habit will not at all accept what I am saying until Allah’s decree comes to be. They will not believe even if I present before them thousands of clear proofs. Let them wait until the time when Allah exposes what they harbour in their hearts. O people! Do not entertain evil thoughts concerning the Companions and do not cast yourselves into ruin with your suspicions. The Companions have passed away and you do not know what transpired between them. How could they have been misguided when Allah had illuminated their eyes? Do not fol- low that of which you have no knowledge, and fear Allah, if you are humble. Undoubtedly, the Companions of the Holy Prophet and the members of his household were spiritual and virtuous people. They had completely devoted themselves to Allah. I