Inspiring Events in the Field of Tabligh — Page 72
72 This is All ā h’s promise that no one will be able to harm you. It is true that there will be opposition, but All ā h will not give them the opportunity to harm you or show you in lesser numbers or show you as humiliated. When we think about these things, every A ™ mad ī must keep all the three things in front of him. He should call like the call of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of All ā h be upon him) who was pining for his enemies that his opponents were combating with him in ignorance. His eyes did not become fiery because of the opposition of the enemy. Rather his eyes were filled with tears of love and affection. He used to shed tears for them in his prayers. Therefore, these were the ways of his calling his enemies to the message of truth. If you will adopt these methods, the divine promise that All ā h will protect you from the people will be fulfilled for you. He will surely protect you. Winning of Hearts is Essential: During the job of Da‘wat ilall ā h, winning of hearts is more essential than winning of heads. Remember that if hearts are won, most of the job is done. That is the time when winning the heads poses least problem. If you have won somebody’s heart with love and affection, then the obstacles between him and the sayings and writings of the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) will melt away. Therefore, reform your tongue, mend your heart and make it sweeter. Be lowly and humble and then see, by the grace of God, how many blessings you will earn. You will conquer those hearts in the least possible time. Need For Prayer: Last but not the least, I call your attention towards prayer. Pray at every step during Da‘wat ilall ā h. Pray while you are engaged in this task. When you return home, pray again. Even ask your children to pray for you. If you will pay attention seriously, you will put your heart and soul in the job. You will sincerely request your children to pray for you, and then you will see that the prayers of your innocent children will join your prayers, and strengthen you. Your words will carry wonderful force. You have been created to conquer the nations, but it will be done with love, affection and prayers. Learn these ways and methods. Teach these ways to your children. If you will do so, the condition of the Jam ā ‘at will be revolutionized. You will get new life and fresh spirituality. (Friday Sermon, 28th August 1987)