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Chapter 5

Perceiving the Path of Salvation

Preface: Having discovered the existence of these two strong robbers (Satan and Ego) against Man, and the motive of good for the soul (Angel) and the existence of the battery of faith, the exploring intellect, and other good natural qualities of him; in what circumstances could a possibility of salvation for Man be traced, or a path leading to victory? Therefore, it is necessary to pursue this truth. On this basis, we have in the following to focus the attention on the ways of well-temperedness and successfulness, or the states of anger, and other very valuable human topics.

1. Have you noticed? Man, blessed by the acquisitions of knowledge, and the gift of: "Glorious God taught to Adam (peace be upon him) the names and secrets of things."¹ has been able to overcome all kinds of his physical opponents or outer enemies on land and in ocean, as a result of which he can travel safely wherever he wants on the earth. However, his peace concerned with his fellow human beings, even his own relatives and close friends, is not assured.

2. Have you noticed? Human beings can live peacefully and with harmony on the face of the earth, only when they establish schools, and the curriculum consists of understanding the Analysis of Man's Atom along with the various kinds of temptations and corrupt greed, as to where they emanate from and why are they transforming a sound and knowledgeable person to a tempered and ill-natured one. Whenever, they succeed in this secret, then truly they will assure the peace for all human beings in this perishing world of land and ocean.

3. Have you noticed? The human descendants have subdued the visible enemies to man's body such as microbes, snakes and other insects and reptiles, blessed by the nobility of perceiving the secrets of matter. Human beings have succeeded on individual as well as social level, to defend themselves against any opposite class or group. As in the case of diseases of cholera and pestilence etc., are either totally eliminated by human beings or are about to be eliminated. However, he has not perceived well his inner enemy (Jinni and human Devils). Therefore, he has not an instant of peace, even though having all these scientific and technological discoveries, and they will never have peace, unless they have perceived this fact.

4. Have you noticed? The life is sleep throughout, we just wake when Izra'el, peace be upon him, arrives for taking away our Soul. Right at this instant is when the righteous and pious ones become happy, and the evil doers and lewd people deeply distressed.

5. Have you noticed? If we imagine of the deeds according to their values, as the hardware pieces of the searchlight engine, the result of conditional and unconditional worships such as observation of the exhibition (the World) and the acquired Insight therefrom (perceiving the Greatness, Glory and Perfection of Him Almighty) as the fuel and the sincerity taken as the required battery in its generator, then whenever one feels no effect in himself resulting from the worship and obediences, he should urgently troubleshoot, as explained above. He should pay serious attention to it. This will result in considerable benefit.

6. Have you noticed? The faith's light is as a searchlight and it has an effective role in the shining from the Nucleus of Monotheism of each believer towards Almighty God, in the ascent of the inner path. "Glorious God is the supporter of the believers; from the darkness He leads them forth towards the light."² If one wants to obtain relationship with Almighty God, through this short path, or if he is about to establish relationship with Him Almighty, or he is slowly progressing to reach the stage of Union, then it is necessary to pay attention to the truths contained in these clear verses, and implement them.

7. Have you noticed? Therefore, the person's deeds are considered as different parts of the generator engine. Where, the only energy source for its operation is the fuel which is obtained by the observation of the Exhibition and the corresponding acquired Insight into God, together with other praises for Glorious God (Tasbehaat) and good deeds. Therefore, the light of the searchlight is emitted and continues up to whatever extent Almighty God may will.

8. Have you noticed? In order to destroy and paralyze the searchlight machinery of the heart, the Jinni and human Devils destroy its essential parts, namely they make void and null those deeds and words which were accomplished purely for the sake of God for the improvement of individual or society, either by Show-off³ (Riyaa') or Saying-to-be-heard⁴ (Sum'ah) etc. Or, they manage to bring the lack of concentration in person's Remembrance (Dhikr Zikr Zikir) (Adhkaar), Praisings (Tasbehaat) and observations, which are considered as the fuels. Thereby, they interrupt the obtained light or stop and cease it to exist. We seek refuge in God from our egos and their cooperators.

9. Have you noticed? Anger and wrath are coins, of which the pockets of the followers of Satan and ego are full. Before their hands reaching their pockets Satan already puts thousands of these coins in their hands. Should Satan overcome him on his tongue and hands, then the person will hand over the whole amount to the opposite side, and he bothers the opposite side in as many ways as he can. This is the smallest example of ego and Satan's control and Satan circulating of the corrupt currency among Mankind.

10. Have you noticed? As soon as you start paying these corrupt coins, then malicious Satan automates the flow to your tongue and limbs. Therefore, you should be very carefully avoiding these kinds of sudden attacks of Satan concerning the payment of these impermissible coins.

11. Have you noticed? The coins of goodness of any kind are very rare, and at the bottom of the person's pockets, for they are the pure and worthy coins. Therefore, no matter how much you try to pick them up, Satan does not let them to come out, he brings obstacles. This is similar to emerald that is among thousands of tons of stones or a pearl that is found at the bottom of the salty water of the oceans. Verily, worthy things are always obtained with a lot of difficulty. Therefore, the Messenger Muhammad (peace be upon him), has stated that Paradise is buried under the abominable things (Makrohaat) and the Hell is placed on the lowest part of gratifying the sensuality from cruel and unlawful ways.

12. Have you noticed? The most fortunate and good-natured people are those ones who always respectfully offer the coins of goodness, good-temperament and well disposed behavior accompanied with full forgiveness, along with extending financial, physical and oral help to other people.

Footnotes:
1 The Holy Quran: Chapter 2 - Al-Baqara (The Cow) verse 31
2 The Holy Quran: Chapter 2 - Al-Baqara (The Cow) verse 257
3 Show-off (Riya'): Showing off with the desire that others witness one's good acts
4 Saying-to-be-heard (Sum'ah): Showing off with the desire that others hear about one's good acts