On this plane, [“the dwelling of
the Praiseworthy”] the traveler meeteth with many a
trial and reverse. Now is he lifted up to heaven, now is he cast into the
depths. …
This station conferreth the true
standard of knowledge, and freeth man from tests. In this realm, to search
after knowledge is irrelevant, for He hath said concerning the guidance of
travelers on this plane, “Fear God, and God will instruct thee.” [Qur’án 2:282]
And again: “Knowledge is a light which God casteth into the heart of whomsoever
He willeth.” [Hadíth]
(Baha’u’llah, ‘The Four Valleys’)
