The Essence of Islam – Volume IV — Page 311
Propagation, Establishment of a Holy Jama'at, and Instructions 311 sible that hearing abuse and impostures and vilifications of all kinds directed against this truthful. Jama'at, some of its members might become impatient and might desire the hasty chastisement of the enemy, but they should always keep in mind the way of God Almighty which He adopted with regard to the. Holy Prophets. Therefore, I direct you repeatedly and emphatically to keep away from all occasions of disorder and dissent, because the task that you desire to accomplish i. e. , to fully convey the message to your opponents has now been taken by God Almighty in. His Own hand. . Your task now should be to occupy yourselves with prayers, seeking forgiveness, worshipping God, and the purification and cleansing of your souls. Thus make yourselves deserving of the favours and attention of God Almighty which He has promised. . Though God Almighty has made me great promises, and there are many great prophecies which I am sure will be fulfilled, yet you should take no pride in them. . Avoid every kind of jealousy, envy, rancour, backbiting, arrogance, pride, all overt and covert ways of evil and vice, sloth and heedlessness. Remember well that the good end is always for the righteous, as God Almighty has said: وَالْعَاقِبَةُ لِلْمُتَّقِينَ. Therefore, be concerned to become righteous. [Malfūzāt, vol. 3, pp. 282-283] 164 And the end is for the God-fearing. -Al-A'raf, 7:129 [Publisher]