of His knowledge. While conversing with him,
mention was made concerning the signs of the Day
of Judgment, Resurrection, Revival, and Reckoning.
He urged Us to explain how, in this wondrous
Dispensation, the peoples of the world were
brought to a reckoning, when none were made
aware of it. Thereupon, We imparted unto him,
according to the measure of his capacity and understanding,
certain truths of Science and ancient
Wisdom. We then asked him saying: "Hast thou
not read the Qur'án, and art thou not aware of this
blessed verse: `On that day shall neither man nor
spirit be asked of his Sin?' (1) Dost thou not realize
that by `asking' is not meant asking by tongue or
speech, even as the verse itself doth indicate and
prove? For afterward it is said: `By their countenance
shall the sinners be known, and they shall
be seized by their forelocks and their feet.'" (2)
Thus the peoples of the world are judged by
their countenance. By it, their misbelief, their
faith, and their iniquity are all made manifest.
Even as it is evident in this day how the people
of error are, by their countenance, known and distinguished