Pseudo-Revelation and the Prophet’s Innocence
This passage, compiled from the works of Abdülkadir Geylânî, draws attention to the dangers of groups (deviant sects) that stray from the fundamental principles of Islamic belief. The source provides an example of how doubt and error regarding the self can affect a person even during the moments when Gabriel (peace be upon him) conveyed revelation to our Prophet. However, Geylânî emphasizes that such claims are completely baseless and that lying is a great sin against the Prophet; he indicates his sensitivity to this matter by referring to the hadith sharif “He who knowingly lies for me enters Hell.” This demonstrates how important it is to protect the Prophet’s innocence and preserve the absolute truth of his words.
Allah’s Pleasure and the Benefit of Servants
Geylânî also touches upon the secret behind Allah, the Exalted, desiring obedience from His servants without intending sin (disobedience). This may seem strange at first glance; for a person aims to draw closer to his Lord through worship and to gain His pleasure. However, Geylânî explains that the true purpose of Allah, the Exalted, in seeking obedience is the benefit of His servants, and that He does not need anything from them. This thought helps us understand the essence of worship and correct our intentions; for as a person approaches his Lord, he also trains himself and attains moral maturity.
The Truth of the Qur’an and Satan’s Interference
The text also addresses false claims regarding the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) memorizing the Noble Qur’an. Geylânî states that such baseless narratives are completely false, while emphasizing the importance of understanding the truth of the Qur’an. Even an event is narrated in which Satan interfered with the Prophet’s recitation and misled the polytheists; this demonstrates the need for guidance from scholars to correctly understand the Noble Qur’an. It is necessary to be careful against the methods that Satan uses to mislead people and strive to obtain accurate information.