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which is
obligatory.
For had it not been for the fear of punishment, for the neglect of things commanded, obligations
would
not have been established, since the term obligatory would be meaningless if no harm in the
Hereafter
were consequent upon its neglect in this world.
(ix) Sending Messengers is not Impossible
The ninth principle: Is that sending prophets is possible and not impossible, contrary to the
Brahmans
who say there is no use in sending prophets since reason renders it unnecessary.
Because reason does not guide men to deeds which lead to salvation in the Hereafter, just as it
does not
guide them to discover medicines which are beneficial to the health.
obligatory.
For had it not been for the fear of punishment, for the neglect of things commanded, obligations
would
not have been established, since the term obligatory would be meaningless if no harm in the
Hereafter
were consequent upon its neglect in this world.
(ix) Sending Messengers is not Impossible
The ninth principle: Is that sending prophets is possible and not impossible, contrary to the
Brahmans
who say there is no use in sending prophets since reason renders it unnecessary.
Because reason does not guide men to deeds which lead to salvation in the Hereafter, just as it
does not
guide them to discover medicines which are beneficial to the health.