Kitáb-i-Íqán | 37 |
It is evident and manifest unto every discerning observer that even as the light of the star fadeth before the effulgent splendour of the sun, so doth the luminary of earthly knowledge, of wisdom, and understanding vanish into nothingness when brought face to face with the resplendent glories of the Sun of Truth, the Day-star of divine enlightenment.
That the term "sun" hath been applied to the
leaders of religion is due to their lofty position,
their fame, and renown. Such are the universally
recognized divines of every age, who speak with
authority, and whose fame is securely established.
If they be in the likeness of the Sun of Truth, they
will surely be accounted as the most exalted of all
luminaries; otherwise, they are to be recognized as
the focal centres of hellish fire. Even as He saith:
"Verily, the sun and the moon are both condemned
to the torment of infernal fire." (1) You are no doubt
familiar with the interpretation of the term "sun"
and "moon" mentioned in this verse; no need therefore
to refer unto it. And whosoever is of the element
of this "sun" and "moon", that is, followeth
the example of these leaders in setting his face