The Devotion of Life — Page 539
539 zeal for this devotion, that if I am told that there will be no reward and benefit in this dedication, I would rather suffer hardships then stop serving Islam. Therefore, I consider it my duty to make a Will for my Community and tell them about this matter. After that, it is up to each individual whether he acts upon it or not; if anyone desires salvation and is desirous of a pure life or an eternal life, he should devote his life for the sake of God Almighty. He should begin striving avidly to attain the stage and status where he could say that his life, death, sacrifices, and Prayers are only for God Almighty, and like Hadrat Ibrahim as his soul could claim: ِْ َ ٰ ْ َب ا ُِ َْ َْ َ ا ‘I have submitted myself to the Lord of the worlds. ’ (2:132) Until a person does not become totally lost in the love of God Almighty, and is not prepared to die in His cause, he cannot achieve a new life. So all ye who belong to my Community! Be witnesses that I consider devotion of life for God Almighty the true aim of my life. So, you should search your souls to find out how many of you desire to follow me in this act and hold it dear to devote your lives for God Almighty. ”