Spiritual Experiences - True Examples in the Wise Qu'ran
True Examples in the Wise Qu'ran
Tags: Renewal of similitudes
1. For some people, it would be extremely amazing if I were to say that, according to me, all the examples of the Qur'an are real and true; none of them are hypothetical, that is, they are neither like nor compared to something impossible. Rather, every example of the Qur'an is such that on the one hand it is an example to explain a reality and on the other, a great secret is hidden within it.
2. For such a wisdom-filled and magnificent example, refer to verse (18:51): "I made them not to witness [at the time of] the creation of the heavens and the earth, nor [at the time of] their own creation". Apparently, this example seems impossible that there were some people present and witness at the time of the creation of the universe and of Adam (May peace be through him). However, in the paradise of knowledge no bounty is impossible and thus, Allah annihilates and creates anew the universe in every moment before the `arifs and Perfect Men. This act is called the renewal of similitudes. Furthermore, these personalities also see their spiritual and intellectual creation in their personal world, whereas some people do not even have the knowledge of certainty of such great secrets.
3. The above-mentioned verse has another meaning as well, which is that the Lord of the world has said about the people of falsehood: I have not testified their false views either through the creation of the heavens and the earth, nor through the creation of their own selves. Therefore, it is said that the proofs of a theory which is based on reality, are both in the external (afaq) and in their personal worlds (anfus).
4. It is mentioned in (101:4): "On the day when men will be like moths scattered". If this example is looked at externally, there is no resemblance between the corporeality and constitution of man and a moth. However, it is correct to say that when the personal resurrection takes place, all the people of the entire world come flying in subtle particles like moths.
Zulfiqar Abad, Gilgit, 12th May 1997
Monday, 4 Muharramu'l-harām 1418 A.H.
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