Conditions of Bai'at and Responsibilities of an Ahmadi — Page 47
Condition II 47 flood that nobody can safeguard himself from it except with the mercy of Allah. That is why Hadrat Y u suf as had to say 33 : That is: ‘And I do not absolve myself of weakness; for the soul is surely prone to enjoin evil. It is not possible to safeguard oneself from its attack except that Allah the Almighty should have mercy. ’ The phrase mentioned in this verse is: 34 Similar words were used at the time of Noah’s deluge: 35 This points out that the deluge of carnal passions is similar to the deluge of Noah in its severity and danger. ( Bar a h i n-e- Ahmadiyyah , vol. 5, R uha n i Khaz a’ in , vol. 21, pp. 205–206) In summary, the carnal passions will always try to vanquish you. Avoid them, ever seeking the mercy of Allah. In these days, many other paths to it have been opened. Therefore, we need to pray and turn to Allah seeking His mercy more than ever before. 36 33. ( Y u suf , 12:54) 34. …Save that whereon my Lord has mercy. ( Ibid. ) 35. There is no shelter for anyone this day, from the decree of Allah, excepting those to whom He shows mercy. ( H u d , 11:44)