“The third step in man’s process of development constitutes other spiritual acts performed by man while remembering Allah. These include thinking and reflection on divine verses and on the signs of His power, grandeur and wisdom. Permanence of Dhikr and reflection will bring about cordial attachment and affection: “Those who extol Allah, standing, sitting and…
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We must also not be heedless…
“We must also not be heedless of the Divine test nor should we be fearless of Divine retribution. Even the most near ones to Allah, the angels, the prophets and the messengers were not careless in this regard. Especially in times of difficulties and calamities we have to be extra careful; constantly imploring Allah to…
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If you cannot benefit from the guidance…
“If you cannot benefit from the guidance, remember that you will not be able to receive the benefit of intercession either; it depends on the guidance you utilize here. The intercession of the Holy Prophet (S) is general and universal; however, like the blessings of Allah, the receiver must have the capacity to receive it….
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The system of command and obedience…
“The system of command and obedience in the Divine scheme between God and the angels is creative and real not conventional and virtual. God’s command is not a literal word, it is creation-the very act. The appropriate response of the angels to such a command is utter obedience. When we say He ordered the angels…
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The Divine will to create anything…
The Divine will to create anything takes shape only through the will to create the cause, and it is impossible otherwise; and the will to create the cause is through the will to create the cause of the cause, and it is impossible for it to be otherwise. In the vertical hierarchy, existents end up…
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