Inspiring Events in the Field of Tabligh — Page 71
71 Two Important Points Regarding Tabl ī gh Regarding tabl ī gh, every A ™ mad ī must very well understand that: Tabl ī gh is not an optional obligation. His spiritual personality will not be complete without tabl ī gh. This is a compulsory duty. It is so important that All ā h addressing the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of All ā h be upon him) says that if he did not perform this duty, it will mean that he has wasted the office of the prophethood. For this injunction, the whole of his Ummah (followers) is accountable, including us. Tabl ī gh is an obligation, which no one can ignore. One is not permitted to remain forgetful of this duty. Do not forget that even if you use Hikmat, be soft spoken, avoid harsh attitude, show your love and affection and sacrifice, yet there will be opposition. All ā h has very openly warned that whenever Messengers come there will be mischief against them. But the total responsibility of the mischief will lie with the opponents. The Messengers will not be responsible for it. Now, when you are not responsible for the mischief, the D ā ‘ ī has been instructed to invite in such and such a way and the opponent will have keen eye upon him and will try to find out the least mistake that the D ā ‘ ī may be held responsible for the mischief. Therefore, beware that you are the devotees of Sayyid-ul-Ma‘s ū m ī n. People would like to see in you also the hue of purity. Do not exhibit any carelessness, idiocy or any fault that you give chance to the opponent that due to that reason, they persecute you, and oppose you due to your fault. Therefore, it is we who are to call and we are obliged to carry it out. There is another wonderful thing mentioned in this verse. It says that you be the one who abide by these two conditions. You must give this call. You should adopt the ways of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of All ā h be upon him). Therefore, he who fulfills these two conditions, whether he is an individual or a community, will remain immune from the mischief of the people.