Blessings of Khilafat — Page 2
2 Today I would like to speak on a few initial points, which, though not as important, are nevertheless essential to be conveyed. The reason why I am leaving the more important topic for tomorrow is that when a blessing is granted without any effort on the part of the recipient, it is usually taken for granted. By deferring the important point until tomorrow, I wish to achieve another objective, namely that only those should have the opportunity to listen to it who will stay here till tomorrow sincerely wishing to listen to it, because a blessing which is received without any striving is not appreciated as much as the one for which one strives. I am suffering from a cough and my voice has grown weak. I request that everyone should keep sitting patiently. Even if my voice does not reach all of you, the reward will definitely be given to all who are present here. People hear many things, but may not necessarily be influenced by what they hear. Yet they share the blessings of the place where they are sitting. What it comes down to is that it is not necessary that a listener of good words should always be guided. But it has also been observed that a person can receive guidance merely by visiting a holy place without really being involved in any discussion. Therefore, even if my voice fails to reach everyone, Allah will surely bless you with guidance in view of your sincerity and steadfastness, if you remain seated. Now, before I come to the point at issue, I would like to address a few issues which are being raised often and to speak on which has become increasingly important.