The Detroit Address — Page 11
11 They will surely attain the nearness and love of God. And none has a greater status than those who have found nearness to their Lord. 1 َو ْۤيِّنِكٰل ْمُكىٰرَا اًمْوَق َنْوُلَهْجَت۰۰ As a matter of fact, I consider you to be extremely ignorant and foolish. By being involved in matters low and dishonest, you do not realize how many blessings were to be bestowed upon you, which you have forfeited. He further said: Not only do I love these poor people who have become servants of Allah, but I would also like to make you aware of another truth. Those who do not have a natural inclination to love the poor, and choose to regard them low and mean, will not be spared of God’s punishment and no one will be able to help you. 2 َو ِمْوَقٰي ْنَم ْيِنُرُصْنَّي َنِم ِهّٰللا ْنِا ْمُهُّتْدَرَط١ؕ اَلَفَا َنْوُرَّكَذَت۰۰ If I reject and repel these poor people, who will safeguard me from Allah’s chastisement? Why then, do you not under- stand and take heed? 1. Sūrah H u d, 11:30 [Publisher] 2. Sūrah H u d, 11:31 [Publisher]