The previous generations did not understand all of these...

The previous generations did not understand all of these things and could not discern them, however the new generation has a right to say: “Why is it that Japan, which is a country of idol worshippers, and Iran which is an Islamic country within the same year and same time period of existence, realize the need and have developed a new civilization and industry.

However we see that Japan was able to reach to a level where they are very easily able to compete with the Western nations, whereas we see the condition that Iran is in?!” ما و ليلى همسفر بوديم اندر راه عشق او به مطلبها رسيد و ما هنوز آواره ايم “Layla and I were traveling together on the path of love, She reached to that what she was searching for, while I still have yet to get there.” Does this new generation not have the right to ask such questions?

The previous generations did not have the heavy weight of foreign interference bearing down upon their shoulders that this current generation is experiencing. Is this a sin? Of course not! This is not a sin! Rather, experiencing this is actually a heavenly message from Allah (s.w.t.). If this feeling and experience was not there, then this would have been a sign that we are the target of the punishment and chastisement (of Allah (s.w.t.)).

So then, now that this feeling is present, this means that Allah (s.w.t.) wants to grant us salvation from this chastisement. In the past, the level of intelligence of the people was low and very few people entertained doubts, confusion and questions (about the religion), however this mode of thinking has now changed and people are asking more and more questions.

It is natural that when intelligence increases, then questions would also be raised in the minds of the people that were not thought of previously, and these doubts and confusions must be removed from the minds of the people and the questions that they pose and the needs of their intelligence must be answered.

It is not possible that you can say to such a person that he should forget his questions and just return to how the previous generations were – rather, this is a very good opportunity to acquaint the people with the truth and teachings of Islam.

It is not possible to explain the truth to an ignorant, illiterate person and thus, in regards to the guidance and leadership of the previous generation whose level of thought was low, it was necessary for us to express the religion and convey it to them in a particular way through a particular form of writing.