An Admonitory Sign — Page 11
A Review of the Pakistani Government’s “White Paper”: Qadiyaniyyat—A Grave Threat to Islam [ 11 ] has been explained in great detail in different verses of the Holy Qur’an. How can you remain immune to the decree of God? He is not bound. He may decide to catch you in whichever way He desires. Then you will have no way to escape. In the sudden appearance of this extremely formidable threat and the fact that it subsided, there is good news also. And that is that God Almighty is not pleased with punish- ing. He cautions and warns with threats and gives the peo- ple an opportunity to repent. If people ask forgiveness and repent and turn towards Allah, Allah is not pleased in destroying them. He is Gracious even in seizing and deals compassionately. He shows so much mercy that, at many a time, it appears on the surface as if the Prophets were liars. And the world gets an opportunity to scorn and ridicule them. Yet Allah the Almighty still shows lenience in seizing them and treats with extraordinary forgiveness. Thus if this was the same sign that was promised by Allah the Almighty, then there is an element of joy for the Commu- nity and the nation too. The cause for joy is that a way is still open for redemption. A sample of the grave dangers was shown. But if the people repent and mend their ways, Allah may still save these people. This is what we wish and pray for. The lesson that can be drawn from this is that a warning has been given and a sample has been shown of how Allah is going to treat you if you do not desist. Now the matter