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His truth. They loudly clamoured: "When did
&Hamzih die? When was he risen? At what hour
was such a life conferred upon him?" As they understood
not the significance of these noble sayings,
nor sought enlightenment from the recognized expounders
of the Faith, that these might confer a
sprinkling of the Kawthar of divine knowledge
upon them, therefore such fires of mischief were
kindled amongst men.
Thou dost witness today how, notwithstanding
the radiant splendour of the Sun of divine knowledge,
all the people, whether high or low, have
clung to the ways of those abject manifestations of
the Prince of Darkness. They continually appeal
to them for aid in unraveling the intricacies of
their Faith, and, owing to lack of knowledge, they
make such replies as can in no wise damage their
fame and fortune. It is evident that these souls, vile
and miserable as the beetle itself, have had no portion
of the musk-laden breeze of eternity, and have
never entered the Ridván of heavenly delight.
How, therefore, can they impart unto others the
imperishable fragrance of holiness? Such is their
way, and such will it remain for ever. Only those
will attain to the knowledge of the Word of God
