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’)
