The Essence of Islam – Volume IV — Page 230
230. Essence of Islam-IV day. The earth hears and so does heaven that whoever abandons the truth and inclines to mischief and whoever renders the earth impure with his vices will be seized. God announces that His wrath is about to descend upon the earth inasmuch as it has been filled with sin and transgression. Then arise and be alert that the end of time, which had been foretold by the. Prophetsas, is near. I call Him to witness Who has sent me that all this is from Him and not from me. Would that these things were viewed in good faith. Would that I had not been held a liar in their estimation so that the world might have been saved from ruin. . These words of mine are not casual utterances, rather they are full of heartfelt sympathy. If you will bring about a change in yourselves and will safeguard yourselves against every evil, you will be delivered, for. God is Gentle as well as Severe. Mercy will be shown even if a portion of you reforms itself; otherwise the day is approaching that will render people insane. An unfortunate, foolish one will say that all this is false. . Alas! why is he in such deep slumber when the sun is about to rise? [Majmu'ah Ishtihārāt, vol. 3, pp. 523-524]. Warnings of Earthquakes. On 9th April 1905, God Almighty has informed me again of a severe earthquake which will be an example of the Day of Judgement and will render people senseless. As the All-Knowing One has twice informed me of this future event, I believe that this