Blessings of Khilafat — Page 5
5 only reason why I do not forbid them from doing this is that they do it merely out of their fervour of love and fidelity. In any case, these things should not exceed due limits, for then they may take the semblance of idolatry. Heavy Burden of Khilafat Now, I wish to speak on another subject, which is Khilafat. One may say that a lot has already been heard in this regard and that the same has been repeated here for a couple of days. Hence, people feel compelled to ask when this debate will finally come to an end. As a matter of fact, what you have already heard about Khilafat has been stated by those whose position is no different than a passerby witnessing an incident. Listen! the description of an illness that a patient gives himself is bound to be very different from the description given by a person who merely looks after the patient as an attendant. Similarly, some people have related to you things according to their own knowledge and understanding. But what I am going to narrate to you is based on my personal experience and not what I have heard from people. However one may describe the condition of another person’s pain and suffering, it can never be as accurate as that which is described by the patient himself. Therefore, whatever I have undergone can best be described by me alone. To an onlooker, it might seem great to rule over a community of millions. But, you must reflect—for God’s sake—whether, after my gaining authority, your freedom has suffered in the least as