realization of Truth

there should be nothing to prevent one from accepting it. This is an essential precondition for realizing the truth, yet it is one that people are usually unable to fulfil. all too often, they let something else come in between themselves and the reality that has been placed before the mirror of their minds. sometimes, people to whom one is attached come in the way of the truth. sometimes, it is self-interest or some other commitment. however, in every day and age, people have let some unconnected things come in between themselves and truth, with the result that they remained bereft of what should have been lodged in their souls. abu Jahl was a major opponent of Prophet Mohammad. he was prevented from accepting the truth by a concern for his power and position. Taif was one of the places the Prophet of islam visited in his early days in Makkah. The people of Taif refused to accept the truth that he presented before them because he appeared to them to be an insignificant person. how, they thought, can they be taught by one who does not rank high among the mighty of this world? as for the Jews, they also denied Prophet Mohammad. The reason for them doing so was their superiority complex. The roman Emperor heraclius showed clear signs of recognizing the truth of the message of islam. however, he did not accept it because he did not want to become isolated from his people. in each case, the truth of islam was recognized. There was no reason for these people’s denial except for their blind commitment to something else they could not break away from.