IN QUEST OF REALITY
Spirit of Islam, Nov-Dec 2025, p. 23
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan is named as the default author of the periodical; a piece that carries another writer’s byline is credited to that writer.
Success lies in alignment with truth, not evasion from it. If the truth indeed resonates with the prophets’ guidance, seeking an alternative verity proves a futile endeavour. driven to fathom the raison d’être behind these occurrences. These questions loom over contemplative individuals, propelling them towards the truth. Yet, humanity’s dilemma lies in the fact that, apart from revelations received by prophets, telescopic observations and laboratory experiments remain the sole avenues for seeking answers to these queries. In a universe teeming with worlds that the mere act of naming would consume over three billion years, how can humanity unearth the truth it seeks within the span of its fifty or a hundred years of life? The stark verity emerges that only the Creator possesses the power to unveil this enigma, an illumination conveyed through the conduit of prophets. Albert Einstein (1879-1955) unveiled the theory of space and time, attaining a remarkable notoriety. Some argue that Einstein’s scientific worth transcended the acclaim he garnered. An elucidation is put forth: Einstein’s inquiries were tethered to the universe’s eternal truths, and one who ventures to peer into these cosmic verities assumes distinct significance in society’s eyes. A visionary scribed: “Whoever finds that which enables us to obtain a deeper glimpse into the eternal secrets of nature has been given great grace. That was the grace of Albert Einstein’s unique greatness—to try to find such thoughts.” (The Hindustan Times, March 15, 1981) The yearning to fathom the universe’s timeless truths is so deeply ingrained in human nature that it defies detachment. Since antiquity, humanity has yearned for these age-old enigmas, which consistently remain out of reach. If one cannot access these truths through personal endeavour, limitations prove insurmountable barriers. An inquiry arises: Why, despite prophets unveiling these timeless secrets throughout history, do humans remain resistant to embracing the prophets’ revelations? The crux lies in the prophet’s response, replete with the concepts of reward and retribution, Heaven and Hell. The prophet calls for relinquishing self-directed lives and embracing a more constrained

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