Some Hidden Pearls — Page 53
explained the question of iqtadari miracles in his memorable work entitled Aina-Kamlat-i-Islam, where he divides the path of human attainment, in spiritual progress, into three main stages: (a) Fana; (b) Baqa; (c) and Liqa. In regard to Liqa (meeting with the Divine Being) he writes: "This stage of Liqa is truly and completely attained by the pilgrim when the Divine Quality, entirely and completely, renders the human quality of a man parallel with, and completeley covered over and concealed in itself (i. e. , Divine quality)--just as glowing embers so cover up and conceal a piece of iron in themselves, that to all appearance, and practical purpose, there remains nothing to be seen but a glowing heap of live, burning coal. While in this state of Liga, are often seen things and works from mortal man which transcend human capabilities, partaking of the Divine qualities and power of the Maker, as happened in the case 53