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WAHI (REVELATION)

Divine Revelation are of two kinds, viz., Wahi and Ilhaam.

WAHI

Wahi is divine revelation exclusive with the Ambiyaa (AS). No human being, besides the Ambiyaa (AS) receives this form of revelation, viz., Wahi.

Wahi is protected by Allah , hence there is absolutely no possibility of the slightest baatil contaminating it. The Qur'aan Shareef declares emphatically the impossibility of Wahi being contaminated:

“Baatil cannot approach it (Wahi), neither from the front nor from the rear. It is revelation from (Allah) The Wise, The Praiseworthy.”

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The connection of the Ambiyaa (AS) with Allah is thus direct, i.e. through the agency of Wahi which is the medium through which the Deen was communicated. The greatest and most authentic source of Ilm (Knowledge), is Wahi.

Wahi came to the Ambiyaa (AS) in different forms. Sometimes the Wahi was in the form of Speech by Allah (speaking directly with the Nabi) sometimes through the agency of the Angel Jibraeel (AS) the chief Angel in the transmission of Wahi; sometimes the wahi came in a book, i.e. written; sometimes in the form of a bell ringing; and sometimes in some other forms as well.

The Qur'aan Shareef is the highest product of Wahi bestowed upon man.

ILHAAM

Ilhaam is a revelation of a lesser category. This type of revelation comes to the Auliyaa (the Saints of Allah). Ilhaam is not free from contamination. External influence can affect Ilhaam. For this reason the Ilhaam of a Wali is not a source of the Shari'ah nor is it binding upon others.

If the Ilhaam is in conformity with the Shari'ah, it will be accepted. If it is in conflict with the Shari'ah, it will be rejected.

MU'JIZAH

Mu'jizah is a miraculous demonstration by the Ambiyaa (AS). Such supernatural feats are exhibited by the permission of Allah and they serve to establish the authenticity of the Ambiyaa (AS).

Mu'jizah was not demonstrated by the Ambiyaa (AS) at will. They had no choice in the matter. Mu'jizah is in fact the creation of Allah manifested via the agency of the Ambiyaa (AS).

Rejection of Mu'jizah is kufr.

KARAAMAT

Karaamat is a miraculous demonstration by the Auliyaa of Allah . Such supernatural manifestation are also by the Permission of Allah . Rejection of Karaamat is also kufr.

ISTIDRAAJ

Istidraaj is a supernatural feat or act shown by a kaafir or an impious Muslim. Istidraaj is satanic deception, which is designed to confuse people.

The criterion by means of which ordinary people can distinguish between karaamat and istidraaj is the Shariat. If the supernatural feat is shown by a kaafir or a Muslim whose life is not in the strictest conformity with the Shari'ah and Sunnah then such demonstration is istidraaj.

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