The Essence of Islam – Volume IV — Page 56
56 Essence of Islam-IV understand why they are so inspired, for this charac- teristic is a part of their nature. (14) They are wholly and perfectly devoted to God Almighty and possess a fervent desire to sacrifice their whole beings in His cause. The special relation- ship their souls have with the Spirit of God cannot be described in words. They enjoy a standing with the Holy One which is not recognized by the com- mon people. That which they specially possess in abundance and which is the fountainhead of all blessings; and by virtue of which-while they ap- pearing to be sinking-they win through to security; and having arrived at the brink of extinction, are re- vived; and even though they are humiliated, they still exhibit their crown of honour; and though appearing alone and abandoned, they are suddenly seen at the head of a large group; is none other than this rela- tionship of perfect devotion which can neither be severed with the sword nor loosened by any riot or fear of the world. السلام علهيم من الله و ملائكته و من الصلحاء اجمعين " (15) The fifteenth sign is their knowledge of the Holy Qur'an. They are given deep understanding of the wisdom, verities and fine points of the Holy Qur'an to a degree which is never given to others. They are the pure ones concerning whom God, the Glorious, says: 31 There is peace for them from Allah and His angels and all the righteous. [Publisher]