Khilafat Centenary Souvenir 1908-2008 — Page 196
Khilafat Centenary emotions always remained covered by his dignified and tranquil demeanor. The planes of the deep oceans of his temperament always remained a manifestation of his constant tranquility. May Allah have mercy upon him, bless his soul, and elevate his ranks in paradise. A very dear friend, a very affectionate teacher, a very learned man, and a beneficent sheltering tree has left us. I am also one of those whom he has made sorrowful. I am also one of those who show patience and are resigned to the will of God. Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raj'oon. I wish to write a letter of condolence to all the loved ones of the bereaved family. However, my constraints are in the way. Is it possible that you could convey these feelings of sorrow and condolence to all the relatives on my behalf? He liked you the most among his children. Therefore, all other names come under your name and in your letter, the letters to all the others are included. All of the children are sincere and pious. All are dear to me. May Allah shower on you all the blessings of both worlds, and may I always get comfort and solace from you, and may the personality of Malik Sahib remain alive forever in the form of virtues exhibited by all of you. Khuda Hafiz! Wassalam, Khaksar Mirza Tahir Ahmad Huzur's Message to Jama'at Ahmadiyya, USA: My dear brothers, sisters and children! Assalamoalaikum wa Rahmatullahe wa Barakatohu. I am pleased to note thatJama'at Ahmadiyya America is holding its annual convention on AhsanlJune 27 , 28 and 29. May Allah make this convention a means for the educational, practical, moral and spiritual progress of the Jama' at and may every member of the Jama' at receive a bountiful share of its blessings, Ameen. You are living in a country that has reached such heights with regard to material power that such wealth and prosperity inevitably leads to engenders arrogance, unless saved by the Grace of Allah the Almighty. This is why the American society is in the pits with respect of its moral and spiritual state. In this context, not only has this society itself degenerated to this extent, it has become the driving force in the destruction of societies and cultures all over the world with regard to their moral and spiritual values. A glance at the condition of Russia and America brings to focus the subject matter of surah Al-Fajr and you begin to see the depiction of "who committed excesses in the cities and wrought much corruption therein. " In this respect,Jama'at Ahmadiyya America has an extraordinary obligation. lfJama'at Ahmadiyya makes. . rapid progress there, it can, with the Blessing and Mercy of Allah, benefit from the fountainhead of this mighty power and convert this poisonous and lethal water into the elixir of life. In view of the potential for rapid progress in America and the acuteness of the need and thirst that has developed in certain quarters, if work is done with wisdom, diligence and prayer, the prospect for an accelerated expansion of Jama' at becomes bright. Therefore my foremost message is just that extraordinary attention be paid to this task. Secondly, consider the reformation of scattered families. Those people who live away from the watchful eye of Jama' at, and in such a vast country this is quite possible, nay quite common, their conduct must have been 196