The Devotion of Life — Page 68
68 That is, ‘(My father) I am at your disposal. Obey the command that has been given to you. I am ready to be sacrificed in the way of Allah and my soul is eager to accept the commandment of God. ’ Again, when Hadrat Ibrahim as was enjoined to preach, he continued to preach incessantly the Unity of God. He could look straight into the eyes of his opponents and never cared that he may be thrown into the blazing fire. In fact, he accepted to be thrown into the fire but did not permit the spirit of devotion (‘waqf’) to be impaired in any way. The Foremost ‘Waqfeen-E-Zindagi’ The ‘ Waqf’ described above is the one that has been perpetuated from Hadrat Adam as to the present day. During all that time, the Prophets of Allah (on whom be Peace) have been the foremost leaders of this sacrifice. Hadrat Khalifatul Masih IV rh said, “Without a perfect ‘ Waqf’, Prophethood cannot endure,” (Friday Sermon: 03-04-1987). Therefore, whenever the demand arose from Allah the Almighty to devote all possessions, for the propagation of the Word of Allah and to dedicate one’s life in the service of mankind, they (the Prophets) were the first to come forward to place their lives at the disposal of their Creator with willingness and pleasure; and fulfilled their promise with complete sincerity right to the last breath.