The Essence of Islam – Volume IV — Page 309
Propagation, Establishment of a Holy Jama'at, and Instructions 309 turned away from Islam. Instead of subordinating their learning to Islam, they embarked upon a vain effort to subordinate Islam to modern sciences and, in their own estimation, acquired the monopoly of religious and national service. Remember, however, that he alone is capable of performing religious service who is guided by heavenly light. [Malfūzāt, vol. 1, pp. 68-69]. I wish to admonish the members of my Jamā‘at that they should learn Arabic, for without it they cannot appreciate the Holy Qur'ān. In order to understand the. Qur'an, it is necessary and proper that they should make some effort to learn Arabic. In these days, many easy methods have become available for learning. Arabic. It is the duty of every Muslim to study the. Holy Qur'an. It does not therefore become a person to pay no attention to the learning of Arabic, while his whole life is devoted to the learning of English and other languages. [Malfūzāt, vol. 1, p. 297]. Avoid Needless Debates. I categorically forbid the members of my Jamā‘at, wherever they might be, from participating in debates, disputes and confrontations. If they happen to hear something disagreeable, they should overlook it. I say with confidence and full faith that a great preparation is afoot in heaven in our support. We have conveyed the message to the people in full measure and from every point of view. Now God Almighty will carry out His design which He always does after the message has been fully conveyed. I fear that if the