The Essence of Islam – Volume V — Page 109
109. The Plague expenditure of hundreds of thousands of rupees for their welfare. It is the duty of wise subjects to welcome this action with gratitude. Anyone who views the inoculation with mistrust is not only naive but is his own enemy, for it has been observed time and again that this cautious government is averse to administering any hazardous treatment, and prescribes only remedies that have been thoroughly tested and proven to be effective. It is against the norms of honesty and civility to attribute ulterior motives to the government which is continuing to spending millions of rupees out of genuine sympathy for its subjects. . Unfortunate are the people who reach such a degree of suspicion and mistrust. There can be no doubt that inoculation is by far the best physical remedy that the government has found, and there is no denying that this remedy has proven to be effective. It is the duty of the people to make use of all available means so that the government can be relieved of the pain it feels for them. But we must say to this kind government, with all due respect, that had there not been a. Heavenly prohibition for us, we would have been the first to get inoculated. The Heavenly prohibition is that God in this age desires to show a sign of His mercy to mankind. Addressing me, He said, 'You and those who dwell inside your house, and those who become identified with you through perfect obedience and complete righteousness, shall be safeguarded against the plague. This will be a Divine sign in the latter days so that He might demonstrate a distinction between people. But those who do not follow you