Caskets of Pearls Vol. 2 - Casket of Pearls 100

Casket of Pearls 100

Tags: Recognition, Imam-i muqim, Light, Personal world, Nur-i Muhammadi, Sacred Sanctuary

Q991 Please share more secrets.
A991

Recognition of Hazrat-i Qa'imu'l-qiyamat (May peace be through him) is only possible through one of the five hudud: asas, Imam, bab, hujjat and da`i.⁵⁵

Q992 More secrets, please.
A992

There are three stages of Hazrat Qa'imu'l-qiyamat (May peace be through him)'s recognition.
Knowledge of certainty, eye of certainty and truth of certainty.
That is, the initial recognition of Hazrat Qa'im (May peace be through him) is external and the second and third level are in the batin (i.e., in the personal world).
And in this recognition all the recognitions are encompassed.

Q993 Each of the six natiqs was spiritually nourished by an Imam-i muqim. Could you tell us the sublime names of the six Imaman-i muqim?
A993

God willing, Hazrat Adam (May peace be through him)'s Imam-i muqim was Mawlana Hunayd (May peace be through him)
Hazrat Nuh (May peace be through him)'s was Mawlana Hud (May peace be through him)
Hazrat Ibrahim (May peace be through him)'s was Mawlana Salih (May peace be through him)
Hazrat Musa (May peace be through him)'s was Mawlana Ad (May peace be through him)
Hazrat `Isa (May peace be through him)'s was Mawlana Khuzaymah (May peace be through him)
Hazrat Muhammad (May Allah send blessings and peace through him and his progeny)'s Imam-i muqim was Mawlana Abu Talib/`Imran (May peace be through him), al-hamdu li'llah!

Q994 "God is the light of the heavens and the earth" = God is the living and speaking light of the heavens and the earth (24:35). Does this apply to the external universe or to the personal world?
A994

Truly speaking, it applies to the personal world, because the mazhar of God's light is in reality the Perfect Man and the `arifs.
If the manifestations of God's light were in the external world it would have been duty bound to recognise God, however this is not the case. In fact, it is only the human being who is duty bound to recognise God.
It is obvious that `arifs are from among human beings, not stars, planets or mountains.
Thus, it is evident that God's manifestations are in the personal world.
You must be certain that the entire teachings of the wise Qur'an are according to this principle.

Q995 If the luminosity of the spread out light of God were in the heavens and the earth, the Qur'an would not state: 'Indeed from God has come to you a light and a manifest book' (5:15). Is this a correct argument?
A995

It is absolutely correct.
If God's real light were spread over the external world, then even stones would have spoken about knowledge and wisdom.
In such a case, animals would have refused to do any work for human beings and would have claimed that there was no difference between them.
The reality is that God is the light of the heavens and the earth of the personal world.

Q996 What are some synonyms of nur-i Muhammadi?
A996

The First Intellect
Divine Pen
Supreme Throne
First Adam
Sun of azal
Eternal Light
Sun of the world of religion
Luminous lamp
Light of lights
Single light, that is, the light of Muhammad (May Allah send blessings and peace through him and his progeny) and `Ali (May peace be through him)
The united light of Prophethood and Imamat, etc., etc.

Q997 Where is the recognition of azal, spacelessness and paradise?
A997

In the Sacred Sanctuary
This is because the Imam-i mubin's complete miracle is in it.
The paradise for the sake of recognition is also in it.
It is here that all the heavens and the earth are enfolded during the spiritual qiyamat.
Therefore it is the Sacred Sanctuary where these great secrets, which transcend time and space, are observed.

Q998 Have you become certain of the reality that wherever the Qur'an mentions physical martyrs, there is also the mention of spiritual martyrs?
A998

Yes, al-hamdu li'llah!
One such mention is also in Surah-yi Muhammad (47:4-6 ).
These living martyrs attain the recognition of the Imam-i mubin and paradise in the personal world. Read the above reference carefully.

Q999 Are you eager to shed tears of gratitude on the completion of this book?
A999

Yes, indeed, however due to my advanced age and several medical conditions I cannot do giryah-u zari as I should.
Therefore, I would request all my friends and companions to shed some tears of gratitude for this collective bounty, because it is a reality that we are all like the single soul, al-hamdu li'llah!

Q1000 O, the most indigent Nasir! Once again remember your past and declare with truth who has granted you such great progress?
A1000

The exalted Imam, may my soul be sacrificed for him!
The holy Mawla has made countless miracles for this indigent slave.
Whenever I have had the opportunity I have described Mawla's great miracles to my friends.
These miracles are alluded to in my prose and poetry.
This is the pleasant mention of the merciful Mawla's great favours.
This is not love, it is ecstasy! Mawla Mawla! There is always a dire need of your help!

For the sake of the Ahl-i bayt, the pure, for the sake of mu'minin and mu'minat of Hazrat Qa'imu'l-qiyamat (May peace be through him), bi-rahmatika ya arhama'r-rahimin!

⁵⁵ Wajh-i din, Discourse 33.

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