Bounties of the Gracious God — Page 49
Details of My Statement in Brief 49 alive. Verily, the world is an accursed place. So, how can a seeker of this world be shown mercy? Therefore, you ought to bridle your horse before it is bridled. What has gone wrong with you that you do not abstain from the sins that are the root cause of this epi- demic? I do not know what has caused you to be so unafraid of the divine decree, whilst I have brought the fragrance of the glad tid- ings like the zephyr. Hence, whoever truly obeys me and does good deeds will be saved from this calamity. Rest assured that only pledging allegiance to me without good deeds and without establishing a true relationship with Allah the Master of Glory will never benefit anyone. Reform yourselves, so that the grievous punishment ordained for you may be averted. Do you reject me without any knowledge and do not seal your mouths? Grave indeed are the words that you utter! One of my enemies says that he was the one who had raised me and he will be the one to bring me down. Look at this falsehood and arrogance. God Almighty is pleased with man only on account of his honesty and humility. So, look how Allah then belied him and responded to his attack even before I could. Thereafter, He brought multitudes of people to my door and filled my house with my companions. Surely, in this is a great sign for those who have insight and a lesson for those who are impetuous. Are they furious with me just because I have said that Jesus is dead and that I am the Promised Messiah who will revive the dead? Had they pondered over the Quran, they would never have taken offense. And had they adopted piety they would not have been so enraged. If only they knew that Jesus’ death is better for them and that Allah has granted them a Messiah just as He had granted one to the Jews. What is wrong with them that they do not understand? Both these dispensations have much