The Guiding Light — Page viii
i Introduction 1 It was reported in Al-Fazl International weekly that Hadrat Khalifatul Masih V (May All a h strengthen him with His Mighty Hand) generally recites a certain set of verses and chapters of the Holy Qur’ a n while leading the congregational S al a t. It should also be mentioned that Hadrat Khalifatul Masih III and IV (May All a h have mercy on them) had a set routine to recite certain verses of the Holy Qur’ a n during the S al a t. The Khulaf a’ of the Promised Messiah as chose these verses during their blessed period, in accordance with the wishes of our God and to address the needs and demands of the time. Therefore, people should recite these verses in their S al a t as many times as possible. May All a h enable us all to do so, A m i n. The subject matter covered in the verses and chapters that are recited by Hadrat Khalifatul Masih V (May All a h strengthen him with His Mighty Hand) are diverse and thought-provoking. While reflecting on these, it appears that raising the standard of worship in order to achieve one’s true spiritual potential is a strong theme of these 1 Adapted from Al-Fazl International Weekly, London 16 th to 22 nd of July 2010