A Gift for Baghdad — Page 83
Reply to the Announcement & Letter 83 questioned. And such days We cause to alternate among men. When Allah the Almighty helps a believer He makes many in the earth jealous of him. Deal kindly with people and be compassionate towards them. You are to me like M u s a [Moses]. Then be steadfast under the oppression of the oppressors. Do people imagine that they should be left alone to say: ‘We have believed’; and that they should not be tried? A trial will arise here, then be steadfast as Prophets of high resolve were steadfast. Hearken! This tribulation is from God Almighty so that He might love you—the love of God. God will bestow your reward in full and will be pleased with you and will perfect your name. They only mock you. Say: ‘I am of the truthful ones. So wait a while for My Signs. ’ All praise belongs to Allah who has made you Mas ih Ibn-e-Maryam [the Messiah, Son of Mary]. Announce: This is the grace of Allah and I eschew every kind of title. I am one of the Muslims. They desire to put out the light of Allah with the breath of their mouths but Allah will perfect His light and will revive the Faith. We intend to send down to you Signs from heaven and to scatter your enemies completely. The command of Allah, the Gracious, for the vicegerent of Allah who is invested with authority. Then put your trust in Allah and construct the ark under Our supervision and direction. Those who enter into a covenant with you enter into a covenant with Allah; Allah’s hand is above their hands. There are many groups who have become deserving of punishment. They plan and Allah is the Best of planners.