Kitáb-i-Íqán | 32 |
Were this "oppression" (which literally meaneth
pressure) to be interpreted that the earth is to
become contracted, or were men's idle fancy to
conceive similar calamities to befall mankind, it is
clear and manifest that no such happenings can
ever come to pass. They will assuredly protest
that this pre-requisite of divine revelation hath not
been made manifest. Such hath been and still is
their contention. Whereas, by "oppression" is
meant the want of capacity to acquire spiritual
knowledge and apprehend the Word of God. By
it is meant that when the Day-star of Truth hath
set, and the mirrors that reflect His light have departed,
mankind will become afflicted with "oppression"
and hardship, knowing not whither to
turn for guidance. Thus We instruct thee in the
interpretation of the traditions, and reveal unto
thee the mysteries of divine wisdom, that haply
thou mayest comprehend the meaning thereof, and