Saints

Saints are people who have won God’s favor. In addition to possessing a higher nature and abilities, they have purified their selves through struggle, being granted with inspiration, which is a lower level of revelation. There are differences between the revelation given to the prophets and the inspiration given to saints. Since the latter one is personal and subjective, people are not required to be amenable to them according to Islam. Any such inspirations may well need to be interpreted. They cannot be a proof for a religious ruling. Such inspirations are acceptable as long as they are not in disagreement with the Qur’an and the Hadith. Since such inspirations are directly relayed into the heart without interference from angels, they are almost always without witnesses. Such an inspiration might be useful for the person who receives it and for those who believe him to be a guide in issues that need explanation. One who is bestowed with inspiration walks in the steps of prophets and moves like them in their motives, aims, and methods. Saints are the prophets’ heirs on the spiritual front. This is what distinguishes the saints from those who fall into the following groups.