The Heavenly Decree — Page 49
The Heavenly Decree 49 mistrust and suspicion. But this is a far cry from that [spontaneous acceptance]. اکنوں ہزار عذر بیاری گناه را مرشوی کرده را نبود زیب دختری 29 Therefore, my dear people, avail well of the present time. You are wrong to imagine that instead of sending a Mujaddid³° at the head of the century, the God of heaven and earth has instead sent a kafir and a Dajjal to spread mischief on earth. O people, show some regard for the prophecy of the Holy Prophetsa, and fear Allah. Do not reject His bounty. غافل مشوگر عاقلی در یاب گر صاحبدلی شاید که نتواں یافتن دیگر چنیں ایام را والسلام على من اتبع الهدى 52 Note This paper was read out by Maulawi ‘Abdul Karim Sialkoti [of Sialkot] in the main mosque in Qadian after Zuhr prayer on 27 December 1891, in front of a large crowd. At the end suggestions were sought as to 29 Now you bring a thousand excuses for your sin; It doesn't behove a married woman to pretend to be a virgin. [Translator] 30 Spiritual Reformer. [Translator] 31 Show some care if you are wise, seek truth if you are of good heart; Perhaps you will not find another day like there present. [Translator] 32 Peace be on him who follows the guidance. [Translator]