Blessings of Khilafat — Page 156
156 Therefore, all the benevolence, good manners, beauty and charming attributes that anyone has, belong to God; for the entire world is in His service, and there is no other master beside Him. People face a lot of hardships due to their parents, wives, children, wealth, kinsman and other close relations in matters of faith. But one has to remember that God is God and humans are humans. Whenever faced with some problem, you must reflect upon what pleases God; and when you have realized what God’s will is, work towards attaining His pleasure no matter what sacrifice you have to make. No Associate with God To take this matter one step further, I will say that a man must not hold any associate with God. God is one. I believe no Ahmadi is a disbeliever of His Unity. God has enabled them to truly believe in His Oneness. That is why I am sure that no Ahmadi will ever prostrate before false gods or try to attach himself to anyone beside God. The rest of the world has relinquished faith, but you are the Jam a ‘at that has given their word that they will always keep their faith above all worldly considerations. God has therefore promised to this Jam a ‘at that He will cause it to flourish. This indeed is the Jam a ‘at of the elect of God. Therefore, one cannot really presume that this Jam a ‘at will ever get involved in manifest idol worship. I wish to make you aware that much of religion has turned to worldly rituals. But such practice of religion can never bring one close to God; not even to the slightest degree. I call you to follow