The Essence of Islam – Volume IV — Page 215
Propagation, Establishment of a Holy Jama'at, and Instructions 215 cerning him. They are, therefore, deserving of the merit which is earned by those who think well of a brother. . Secondly, they did not fear people's reproaches in the matter of accepting the truth, nor did they yield to egoistic passions. They have, therefore, become deserving of merit in that, having heard the call of a. Divinely inspired Caller, and having considered it as a call to the truth, they accepted his message and were not held back by any obstacle. . Third, having accepted the one who appeared in fulfilment of a prophecy, they have been freed of all bothersome thoughts which are generated by a long period of waiting and end up in the loss of faith due to continuous disappointment. These fortunate people have not only been delivered from such risk but, their faith is further strengthened and their traditional belief assumes a sense of true knowledge for they have seen a Divine sign and the fulfilment, before their very eyes, of a prophecy of God's Messengers. They have been delivered of all anxiety that invades the hearts in the matter of prophecies that just do not find fulfilment. . Fourthly, having believed in one sent by God Almighty they have been rescued from Divine wrath and displeasure which pursues the disobedient ones who have nothing to do but contradict and deny. . Fifthly, they have become deserving of the graces and blessings which descend upon the sincere ones who,