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These remarks prove that the concept of Wahdat al-Wajood is
supposed to be hidden from the common people. Ashraf Ali
Thanvi said at an occasion, “Hazrat Haji Imdadullah was Allah’s
Hujjat (Proof) on the earth. The knowledge, which had become
hidden for centuries became manifest on his lips.” 152
Thus, even if any common person is exposed to the belief of
Wahdat al-Wajood, his previous belief that Allah is present
everywhere will help him accept “the great mystery.” It is
mentioned in “The Six Fundamentals” 153 in the explanation of the
Kalimah, “... (A believer) should believe Him (Allah) to be his Sole
Guardian and Helper in distress and present everywhere.”
The Position of the Scholars about “Hidden
Knowledge” in Islam
Imam Ahmad reports in Az-Zuhd (p. 48), and ad-Daarimee in his
Sunan (1/91), from ‘Umar Ibn Abdul-Aziz that he said: “If you see
a people discussing anything of their Deen secretly, to the
exclusion of people in general, then know that they are upon the
foundation of misguidance.” 154
Ibn al-Jawzee quotes this report in Talbees-Iblees saying, “So our
Deen, all Praise being for Allah, is clear and manifest containing
nothing hidden, nor anything concealed, suppressed or secret.
Thus, whatever the people of partisanship employ from that then
it is the door to misguidance, and Allah’s refuge is sought.” 155
152 Malfoozat (Statements and Anecdotes of Ashraf Ali Thanvi) by
Majlisul Ulemaa, p.68
153 Fazaail-e-Aamaal, (Eng. Trans.) The Six Fundamentals, Part – 8, p.1,
(Edn. 1985 - Published by Dini Book Depot - Delhi).
154 Al-Muntaqan-Nafees min Talbees Iblees, p.40.
155 Al-Muntaqan-Nafees min Talbees Iblees, p.89.
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