Tadhkirah — Page 1014
1014 November 29, 1907 Translation: [Arabic] Verily, that which they have wrought is but a magician's trick, and a magician shall not thrive come whence he may. The Promised Messiah [as] said: This is an indication that a people or a group desire to wipe out the greatness of my Movement through some clever device but God Almighty will not let them succeed. On the contrary the majesty of truth shall be established. [al- H akam, vol. 11, no. 43, November 30, 1907, p. 11] 1907 1204 On one occasion I was shown in a vision some books of some research-minded and eminent physicians which comprised the fundamental principles, modes of inquiry, and six essentials of medicine. 1205 They were well composed. Among them was the book of the physician Qarsh i ; and it was conveyed to me that these books were a commentary on the Holy Qur’an…. When I examined the Holy Qur’an from the point of view of those books of medicine, I discovered in it detailed exposition of the most profound fundamental principles set out in those books. [Chashma-e-Ma‘rifat, p. 95, R uha n i Khaz a ’in, vol. 23, p. 103] 1204 The exact date could not be determined; therefore placed under the time of the publication of Chashma-e-Ma‘rifat May 15, 1908. [Jalal- ud-Din Shams] 1205 The term ‘Six essentials of medicine’ refers to (1) Air, (2) Food and drink, (3) Bodily tension and relaxation, (4) Mental tension and relaxation, (5) Sleep and wakefulness, (6) Evacuation and relaxation. [Munawar Ahmed Saeed]