The Fountain of God’s Unity — Page 11
shadow of God, since all those who come under His shade are completely safeguarded from all satanic attacks. Irrespective of how much Satan strives to cause a righteous person to slip, the furious gaze of God Almighty burns [Satan] and he dares not cast his evil gaze on that person ever again. However, if we give in to laziness and act carelessly, then we will not even have a moment to prepare for the sudden battle we face against Satan. In such a case, Satan will seize our faith, leaving us empty-handed. In fact, we are like goats, perhaps even weaker, whereas Satan is like a powerful wolf. Therefore, as long as we stay before the [presence of] God Almighty— our Custodian-we will remain safe from the bloodthirsty onslaught of Satan. However, if we become obscured from God's sight due to a moment of negligence, then Satan will subdue us with a single attack. Being obscured from the sight of God does not mean that there is ever a time where God cannot see us; in fact, He is -11-