Refutation of the Doctrine of Transmigration — Page 19
Refutation of the Doctrine of Trasmigration 19 Third, that state is short-lived and has no bearing on signifi - cant accomplishments. However, the followers of Islam suggest and believe in a period for souls before this birth termed as the Covenant of Alasto [When souls were questioned: Am I not Your Lord ? And they responded: Certainly yes. ]. However, firstly, it is a matter of the marvels and colourfulness of a metaphorical world. Secondly, that period is considered to be very short. Nevertheless, simply reflect! Until now, it has had a lasting effect on all the souls. Despite the difference in religion and time, and mutual preju - dice and jealousy, almost all agree that they have a Sustainer. The followers of different religions may call Him by different names such as Allah, Yahov a , Aoung, Yazd a n, Dahar, and Shakt i. People saw the Prophets, witnessed their wondrous signs and miracles, but still disbelieved. But they believed in God Almighty as manifest even without seeing Him. Never consider that this consensus is based on arguments because we observe in everyday life that disputations and argumentations aggravate the situation and create friction and enmity, not harmony. The fact is that at some remote past, our ears have heard the call of the Creator. We also see that people of different religions are apt to adopt strenuous and painful ways of worship to please God Almighty. Does such hardship and love exist, and is it demonstrated without seeing any manifestation and merely based on hearsay?! No, not at all. If it had been so, then the lovers of unseen beauty would likewise have been immersed in their love, just as ardent lovers suffer after witnessing the beauty of the beloved. The saying of our noble leader and perfect Master, may blessings and peace be upon him, ‘Hearing is not like seeing,’ is quite true. This analysis establishes that the souls have undoubtedly been