The Essence of Islam – Volume I — Page 224
224 Essence of Islam-1 brightness upon the human heart, but simultaneously the whole being is set on fire and its flames illumine the sur- roundings like the bright day, and no darkness is left and the whole of the being is converted into fire with all its full qualities. This condition which is created by the un- ion of the two loves like a flaming fire is known as Rūh- ul-Amin, the Spirit of Security, for it bestows security against every darkness and is free from every opaque- ness. It is also called the strong faculty, for it is the most powerful revelation, stronger than which cannot be imag- ined. It is also called the high horizon, inasmuch as it is the manifestation of the highest form of revelation. It is also described as: He saw what he saw; for an appreciation of this condition is beyond the imagination or thinking of the whole of creation. This condition has been bestowed upon only one human being who is the perfect man with whom the whole human system has come to an end and the circle of human capacities has been perfected. In truth, he is the highest point of the extended line of God's creation which is the ultimate of all grades of exaltation. Divine Wisdom having started the creation from the low- est point carried it to this highest point, the name of which is Muhammad [peace and blessings of Allah be on him] and the meaning of which is greatly praised, that is to say, the manifestation of perfect excellences. As by his nature the station of this Prophets was at the highest, so externally also he was bestowed revelation and love at the highest level. This is the high station which neither Jesus nor I can reach; its name is the station of getting together and the station of perfect Unity. The previous Prophets who have prophesied the advent of the Holy Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be on him] have mentioned this station. As the station of Jesus and myself