The Wahi - 2.

 

 

                                                       The Wahi – 2.

 

Allah has created the entire universe and instructs all His creations on how to work. This instruction is known as wahi, which is given to them to work harmoniously in His program. These instructions are inherent in them and known as instinct.  They instinctively know how to behave in different circumstances; for example, migratory birds travel thousands of miles in the wilderness of the sky without any signposts; their knowledge of the trackless way is innate.  Similarly, the inorganic objects receive their instructions.  The Quran says, “And We inspired in every planet its mandate” (41:12). “Have you not seen that all who are in the heavens and the earth, and the birds in rows who are flying with spread wings are working with all their energy to fulfill the program of Allah. Each of them knows Allah’s program and the duties they must perform. (Besides that) The law of Allah constantly and continuously supervises their work” (24:41). In other words, the first step of this program is that every creature gets instructions about their duties in life from Allah. These instructions are innate and specific in every individual, known as instinct.

 

Humans' situation is unique. All the other creations of Allah follow the directions given to them without any choice, but humans have the freedom to choose from various options. Humans can accept the truth put forward by the Quran or reject it. The procedure to impart instructions differs from that of animals; instead of putting them innately there, they are presented to them individually, and everyone has the freedom to choose between them. These instructions are given to prophets and, through them, to all other humans. This direct transfer of the truth is known as wahi. This direct communication of the truth to the prophets is a distinct and unique experience for them; no other human can understand it except the prophet.  This inaccessibility is due to the revelation procedure, as it is directly conveyed to the prophet's heart by the angel Gabriel. This revelation is from alam-e-amr and beyond an ordinary person's comprehension as it cannot be understood through the general senses. As far as the text and content of wahi are concerned, humans can easily understand them.                                                

     

 The directions given to all that exists in the universe come from Allah.  Therefore, the directions given to the prophets do not result from their thinking. In other words, a prophet does not discover the truth through his efforts; instead, the truth is revealed to him. This revelation of reality is objective, without traces of his feelings, thoughts, and observations. Therefore, the Quran says, “We have revealed this book to you comprising the truth (Bilhaq)” (39:2). The choice of place, time, and individual all ultimately depends on Allah’s mashiyyat. “Allah chooses as the recipient of His message whomsoever He pleases, (2:105). This message does not reflect the prophet’s ideas, inclinations, and feelings. “He does not speak out of his desires; the Quran is revelation sent to him” (53:3-4). The prophet only conveys the message given to him. The Quran uses the word nazala for it, which points out its objectivity; anyone, however desirous he or she may be, can't get it through hard work or any other means known to humans.

     

 Before getting it, the recipient of wahi is unaware of it. “Thus, have We revealed the wahi to you from our alam-e-amr; before this, you didn't know what the book is, nor what the Iman is” (42:52). Wahi is entirely different from religious experiences and inspirations of a mystic. Mystic experiences result from the mystic’s hard work, whereas wahi contains nothing of the prophet’s feelings, nor can he or any other individual get it through hard work. The prophet Mohammad is the last prophet, with a complete message for the wellbeing of the entire humanity, sent by Allah. The only way to know the truth is through the Quran, which contains only the unadulterated truth.

 

In mysticism, many religions think that acquiring the ability to talk directly with God is the highest achievement of a human. These claims of getting direct knowledge from God cannot be verified because their experiences are not communicated to others, as mystics concentrate only on their salvation.

      

The fundamental characteristics, principles, and rules of the wahi remain constant and do not change with time or prophets; the same reality is conveyed throughout by the wahi. The struggle between good and evil always intensifies when prophets raise the slogan of Divine Justice, whether it be prophet Noah delivering the message on Fig Mountain, Christ from Olive Mountain, Moses from Tur Mountain, or prophet Mohammad from the Safe City. World history shows that evil forces have tried to stop humanity's progress by spreading false information about the coming of the revelation.  Wahi aims to create a revolutionary world order based on justice, equality, and universal brotherhood principles. The practical implementation of these rules shall always and without fail show valuable and beneficial results to humanity and help them achieve the elusive goal of a just and peaceful society.

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Al-Wahi.

 

AL- WAHI.

 

 

            The Arabic word Wahi has many meanings; it is used for quickly pointing out something, and it is also used for orderly written material and a balanced way of living. Al-Wahi is the law given by Allah to human beings in the Quran. Usually, people ask questions about the need for and importance of Wahi. They say that human intellect and reasoning power given to human beings is sufficient to solve the intricate problems of life; humans do not need any help from outside.

            The recorded history of human civilization stretches over six thousand years. During this lengthy period, countless nations rose to power and formed many systems of government to give peace and prosperity to all sections of society, but they failed miserably. The most intelligent people in the community always formed a group to dominate the less intelligent folk. They knew very well that all humans love liberty, so to subjugate and take work from them, they concocted many stories. An elite group of people was chosen to strengthen their claims. This group was given many advantages and a place of honor in society. Moreover, a hollow of piety and spirituality was placed around them.

            A Brahman is born superior to other humans because he comes from the head of Brahma. A commoner cannot do anything about it; his status in society and the type of work he must perform are all decided by some cruel power before his birth. Someone may declare that these divisions are a matter of the past; now, humanity has grown out of it. But the reality on the ground is quite contrary to this declaration. Many groups of developed countries are trying to establish their superiority based on color, geographical position, religion, and such accidents of birth over which any human has no control.

            Appeal to emotions and feelings plays a dominant role in this mass. Often, clever folk flatters their followers by making false claims about their future, such as entering paradise, without doing any constructive work simply by uttering some words or blindly following something they cannot understand.

            Moreover, many humans are waging wars against each other. Unlawfully gained land has more value to human life. The loss of human life is becoming meaningless. The most regrettable thing is the death of young soldiers, innocent civilians, women, and children. Emotions are running so high that penetrating them to find the truth is difficult. It is not the failure of warring nations only; it is the failure of humanity that cannot stop the bloodbath and solve their disputes peacefully.

            Wahi plays an important part in such critical situations. We all know that with the arrival of money, an individual's prosperity increases; he or she can buy a car, a house, and everything that his or her purse allows. But it is Wahi who points out that prosperity by ill-gotten means has a short life. It also tells that this universe has not come into existence without a purpose; a powerful and wise personality runs the whole show through his law. For example, the fire must burn the finger if someone puts it in. All influential presidents of the planet Earth cannot stop it.

            Allah has bestowed a spark of divine energy on human beings and distinguishes them from animals. An animal cannot distinguish between right and wrong, but a human being, with the help of values, can distinguish between good and bad.  That is why the law of requital records every human action and thought. We humans must face the consequences of our destructive and positive actions. Most materialists do not believe in the continuity of life after death; for them, life is only life in this world. They do not expect any punishment for their destructive works, which makes them bolder to commit further crimes. The other group, in contrast, believes in the continuity of life after death and the future results of our actions.

            Al-Wahi gives us a more elaborate picture of life by pointing out that human life differs from animal life, although we share many instincts, such as sleeping, drinking, eating, and procreation. Allah has bestowed upon humans a spark of divine energy known as nafs. The desire to live a higher life leads us to values. The discovery of values is a unique event in human life, and it is beyond the imagination of animals. An animal lives only to fulfill his desires.

            Wahi also reminds us of our selfishness, greed, and limitations. One can acquire trillions of dollars, but one cannot eat all that is on the planet Earth; we can digest only a limited quantity of food in our lives. The same is true of other essentials of living. To deprive others of their shares and hold everything for oneself is not a wise decision because one will go ahead in life, and these things will not be of any use to him, so the best conduct should be to share the blessings of life with our fellow humans. Without this psychological change in our mind that money and power are not the only best objects to be pursued there are many more valuable and precious things in life. We cannot bring any change to our society and life.

             Noah to Prophet Mohammad, Wahi has been coming for humans to guide them on how to lead a healthy and well-balanced life, which is good for life on earth and in the future. The truth, along with clear and sparkling reason, is revealed to the prophets and through them to all humanity. The Quran says, “There is no compulsion in Deen” (2:256). No one can force another person to adopt a course of conduct. “The right and wrong ways are clearly defined by Wahi of Allah, (2:256)”. In this way, humans can exercise their freedom to choose without any compromise. The human species has unsuccessfully tried numerous systems. As such, they should try to implement the one based on what is good for the entire humanity.              

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