The Kitáb-i-Íqán : The Book of Certitude
Part Two
and specially designated land. No man, however, can comprehend this except he who is possessed of an understanding heart.
188We seal Our theme with that which was formerly revealed unto Muḥammad that the seal thereof may shed the fragrance of that holy musk which leadeth men unto the Riḍván of unfading splendour. He said, and His Word is the truth: “And God calleth to the Abode of Peace;129 and He guideth whom He will into the right way.”130 “For them is an Abode of Peace with their Lord! and He shall be their Protector because of their works.”131 This He hath revealed that His grace may encompass the world. Praise be to God, the Lord of all being!
189We have variously and repeatedly set forth the meaning of every theme, that perchance every soul, whether high or low, may obtain, according to his measure and capacity, his share and portion thereof. Should he be unable to comprehend a certain argument, he may, thus, by referring unto another, attain his purpose. “That all sorts of men may know where to quench their thirst.”
129 Baghdád
130 Qur’án10:25.
131 Qur’án 6:127.
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