Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya Part IV — Page 340
BarĀhĪn-e-a H madiyya — Part Four 340 comes to believe that it is impossible to avoid lying in the affairs of the world. But for those fortunate ones who seek to follow the guidance of the Holy Quran with true love and eager determination, not only is it made easy to avoid the abominable habit of telling lies, but they are also granted by the Omnipotent God the strength to give up every undesirable action or speech. God Almighty, by His perfect mercy, safeguards them from all abominable occasions that would lead them to the whirlpool of ruin; for, they are the light of the world—in their security lies the security of the world, and in their ruin lies the ruin of the world. For this reason, they are safeguarded in respect of every thought, knowledge and understanding, wrath and passion, fear and greed, constriction and prosperity, joy and sorrow, and hardship and ease, from all unworthy actions, corrupt thoughts, erroneous knowl- edge, improper conduct, misguided comprehension and every omis- sion and commission of their ego. They do not hold on to anything mean, for God Almighty makes Himself responsible for their train- ing and whichever branch He observes to be dry in their pure tree, He immediately cuts it off with His patronizing hand, and divine support watches over them in every moment and every breath. This bounty of protection which is bestowed upon them is not without proof, and an intelligent person can satisfy himself in respect of it after keeping com- pany with them for a short while. Another [great bounty] is the station of tawakkul [trust in God] upon which they are established with utmost firmness. That pure spring can never be attained by anyone besides them, rather, it is made pleasant and agreeable solely for them. The light of cognition lends them such support that very often without there being any resources and finding themselves far away from normal means, they lead such jovial and cheerful lives and pass their days in such prosperity as if they possessed thousands of treasures. Their countenances display the fresh- ness of wealth and the steadfastness of the rich. They have perfect trust in their Benevolent God in times of hardship, with a cheerful heart and complete certainty. Preferring others over themselves is their way of life