A Rejoinder to Pope's Allegations Against Islam — Page 8
So the above are the two contradictory Biblical statements, and there is not any possible way to reconcile them, unless seek guidance from the Holy Quran. So according to the Islamic point of view Goel is not bound to be seen to every one, but he appears to whom he pleases, so this unavoidable dilemma which Pope has mentioned in his lecture can be solved in the light of the Quranic teachings. In the above Biblical statements, Gospel of John is speaking about the appearance of God in physical sense and that is not possible, so no man has seen God. The book of Exodus and the book of Deuteronomy are talking about appearance of God in Visionary form and that is possible and true. According to the Holy Quran, Almighty God guides them in his ways to reach him, those who, struggle to find him. To strive hard to win his pleasure. This can best be done by following a Divine guidance given through the prophets. 0 /';P;P "" /. " $J '. . ~ J q ::\ all 0\' cL. , 0 J~, 0 J G \ ~G:- '. . . ul' ~ c- ~J. r+:--4 ~ J. :. f. . J // "" "'" /' ",. . "And as for those who strive to meet us. We will, surely, guide them in Our ways. And, verily, Allah is with those who do good. " (HOLY QURAN 29: 70) There are different attributes of God, mentioned in the Holy Quran, all those attributes invite the servants of God to adopt them, and put them into practice in the daily life. This is the way to become totally of God and totally surrender to him. Same philosophy is mentioned in the following verse of the Holy Quran too; 8