Life of the Promised Messiah — Page 86
86 pursuit so that he may receive the honour to visit his beloved master. O dear brother, may God bless your resolve, determination and effort, and make you a man who is worthy of being followed and a source of pride. His Holiness as has also stated: “From Lahore, it is only Mufti Sadiq Sahib who has devoted himself fully to me. ” I am astonished. Does Mufti Sahib make a hefty income? Does Mufti Sahib not have any dependants who look to him for their needs? Mufti Sahib is still a young man, and in this age, young people have many aspirations. So then if this quality of Mufti Sahib is not proof of his absolute love, why else would he break all the shackles that tie him down and arrive in Batala brimming with ecstasy, without any consideration for night or day; cold or heat, rain or storm? Even in the middle of the night, he will reach Qadian by foot. The community ought to take a lesson from the character of this passionate young man. His Holiness as once said: “Who has told our friends that life is long? No one knows when death will come crashing down on them. It is appropriate, therefore, to consider the time that one is given to be a blessing. ” He also said: “These days will not come again and will become nothing more than distant tales. ” Brothers! For the sake of God, make amends and part yourselves from the superficial relationships of this world. Always remember, that here lies the everlasting