[65] "Sufis" are those Muslims who claim with Mowlana Rumi [Persian: maazey quraan ra badashtaim istekhwan beish sagaan andakhtum] "We have taken the marrow out of the Qur'an and thrown the bones to dogs," meaning by "dogs" those who quarrel over words ([Arabic: mutakallimin]) of the sacred texts. [66] "Man" says Carlyle, "is a symbol of Eternity imprisoned into Time." [67] This proviso defines also the Liberty of Subjects in a State. Every man should be free to do whatever he wishes provided that he does not thereby prevent others from enjoying the _like_ liberty of action. It is the basis of all good Laws which should provide _equal opportunities_ to all subjects without distinction. [68] Muhammadans generally misunderstand and misapply the doctrine of "Qismat" or Fate. The Prophet distinctly taught that we should first of all do whatever lies in our power and then leave the rest to God. We are apt to forget the first part of his precept and cling to its second part only which accords with our tropical laziness. See footnote (7) on page 12. [69] [Arabic: ḏālika d-dīnu l-qayyim] = It (Islam) is the standard religion.--Q. xii. 41. [70] Islam rejects some "previous revelations" not because they are untrue but because their records that have come down to us are not quite genuine and trustworthy. [71] The heading of all chapters except one of the Qur'an. [72] "Mankind comes to Me along many roads; and on whatever road a man approaches Me on that road do I welcome him, for all roads are Mine."--_Bhagawat Gita_. [al turuk ila-allah bihasbi anf] See p. 24. [73] See Note 2 (concluding part) which mentions three common factors in all religious systems of the world. "The city of the Hindu God is Benares and the city of the Muslim God is Mecca. But search your hearts and there you will find the God both of Hindus and Muslims. If the Creator dwells in tabernacles only, whose dwelling is the Universe?"--_Kabir_. [74] Some Muslims believe that Zoraster, Krishna, Buddha, and Confucius were also prophets or messengers of God but that they were no more than good and great men. They do not attribute any divinity to them.