Kitáb-i-Íqán | 36 |
In another sense, by these terms is intended the
divines of the former Dispensation, who live in
the days of the subsequent Revelations, and who
hold the reins of religion in their grasp. If these
divines be illumined by the light of the latter Revelation
they will be acceptable unto God, and will
shine with a light everlasting. Otherwise, they will
be declared as darkened, even though to outward
seeming they be leaders of men, inasmuch as belief
and unbelief, guidance and error, felicity and misery,
light and darkness, are all dependent upon the
sanction of Him Who is the Day-star of Truth.
Whosoever among the divines of every age receiveth,
in the Day of Reckoning, the testimony of faith
from the Source of true knowledge, he verily becometh
the recipient of learning, of divine favour,
and of the light of true understanding. Otherwise,
he is branded as guilty of folly, denial, blasphemy,
and oppression.