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The Book of Ighan
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emanated concerning them. It is likewise seen in this day that the adherents of the Koran have transposed the verses of the Book concerning the signs of the Manifestation and interpret them in conformity with their own wish and inclination.

In another place it is said: "Yet a part of them heard the word of God and then perverted it after understanding it, while they knew" (K. S. 2). This verse also indicates transposition of the meanings of the Divine words and not the effacement of the words themselves, as is evidenced by the verse quoted and as understood by right minds.

In another place it is said: "And woe unto those who transcribe (corruptly) the Book with their (own) hands and then say 'this is from God;' that they may sell it for a small price" (K. S. 2) .

This verse was revealed respecting the Jewish men of learning and prominence because those divines, to please the rich and receive worldly emoluments from them, also to display their rancor and unbelief, wrote many documents refuting His Holiness, wherein they presented arguments the mention of which is not allowable here; asserting that these arguments were founded upon the books of the Pentateuch.

In similar manner it is seen in this day how much the ignorant divines of the age have written in refutation of this wonderful Cause, imagining that these calumnies are in conformity with the verses of the