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of Sufism. So we may not find clear statements in it like … “In this
high stage of spiritual development, matters pertaining to the
Thaat (Being), Sifaat (Attributes), Af’aal (Acts of Allah), Haqaaiq
(realities) as well as relationships between Allah and His servants
become manifest.” 499 …but we find the extreme Sufi beliefs being
taught to the common people covertly and by way of virtues and
stories.
Knowledge of what the Hearts Conceal
Allah says, “No doubt! They did fold up their breasts that they
may hide from Him. Surely, even when they cover themselves
with their garments, He knows what they conceal and what
they reveal. Verily, He is the All-Knower of the (innermost
secrets) of the breasts.” 500
Only Allah knows the secrets of the hearts. This knowledge has
not been granted to anyone, not even the Messengers. This is
clearly apparent from the following Hadeeth.
Umm Salamah, the wife of the Prophet, narrated: “Allah’s
Messenger heard some people quarrelling at the door of his
dwelling. He came out and said, “I am only a human being, and
opponents come to me (to settle their problems); maybe
someone amongst you can present his case more eloquently
than the other, whereby I may consider him true and give a
verdict in his favour. So, if I give the right of a Muslim to
another by mistake, then it is really a portion of (Hell) Fire, he
has the option to take or give up (before the Day of
Resurrection).” 501
If the Messenger of Allah knew the conditions of the heart, the
lying but eloquent person would not be able to get the Messenger
of Allah to rule in his favour.
499 Shariat and Tasawwuf, p.113.
500 Soorah Hud (11): 5.
501 Saheeh al-Bukharee, vol.3, no.638.
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