The Devotion of Life — Page 176
176 Always pray, ‘O Lord! Enable me to fulfil the pledge of my parents and at every step, every hardship, in every test, my response should be like that of Hadrat Ishmail as. That is, you will find me amongst those who are patient and steadfast in faith. If you will continue to fulfil your pledge like that, only then will you be successful in the field of ‘waqf’ and be the recipients of Allah’s love. And thus, achieving the pleasure of Allah, you will be passing your life. At every step, Allah the Exalted will release you from every hardship by His own hand. His love will always be with you. But, it is necessary that you remain prepared to offer every sacrifice. May Allah enable you, keeping this spirit firm, to fulfil the pledge of your parents. The few years that you are going to spend here, approximately seven years, each day of each year should prove to be a day that brings revolution in your lives. It should be a day exhibiting respect for your pledge. Your teachers, your family, your environment and you yourself should be able to see a new pure change every day. Your relationship with Allah should strengthen each day. It should be on your mind all the time that I am a devotee and nothing belongs to me. My being is now for God and for the Jama’at of the Messiah of God. Pay full attention to your studies during the years in Jami’a. You will find some subjects difficult. Try to master them with prayer and hard work under the