Refutation of the Divinity of Christ — Page 52
52 honest, active, and clever servant of a fair-minded and just ruler. At the time of governing, such an individual is an example of a sort of reflection of his government. Indeed, I believe that to diso- bey such a subordinate and to rebel against him is, in fact, to diso- bey the government. Thus, in the same way, if someone succeeds in establishing a bond with the Holy Being of Allah the Exalted, the All-Powerful, and if some fortunate individual manages to develop a relationship with the Holy Being of Allah the Exalted through his strength of faith and virtuous acts; then such a one receives bounties and rewards from the munificence of his Lord in proportion to his level of faith and good deeds, and he becomes a manifestation of the light and blessings of Allah. The beloved personages of the Prophets, peace be upon them all, enjoy such proximity and affiliation with the lofty court of the True, Holy, and Exalted Being that if they love someone it is only for the sake of the pleasure of Allah the Exalted. And if they become upset with someone it is only on the account of Allah the Exalted being upset. Their bow is so perfectly aligned with the bow of Allah that instead of there being two chords of two bows, they appear to be one [chord for the two bows]. And because the manifestation of Divine munificence demands perfect servitude and the highest degree of humility and lowliness, it is the fruit of unshakeable sincerity, perseverance, and resolve. And may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon the Holy Noble Prophets and their great holy, saintly successors till the Day of Judgment. They are distinguished from the ordinary creatures of God in their servitude to God, sincerity, and perse- verance etc. etc. and enjoy a bond with God that far surpasses all