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Malfuzat - Volume I 241 turning to the same place, pray for me. ' In order to emerge from such difficulties, the Promised Messiah as advised of the following four methods: Firstly, recite the Quran regularly; secondly, remember death; thirdly, maintain a written account of your journey; fourthly, if possible, send me a postcard daily. ' A Prayer of the Promised Messiah (as) Here are the holy words of a prayer by the Promised Messiah, on whom be peace, as expressed by his own blessed lips: O Lord of all the worlds! It is beyond me to offer You gratitude for all Your favours. You are most Merciful and Compassionate, and the bounties that You have conferred upon me are countless. Forgive me my sins, lest I am ruined. Fill my heart with sincere love for You, so that I may receive life. Cover my faults and allow me to perform such deeds which become the source of Your pleasure. I seek refuge in Your noble countenance lest your punishment befalls me. Have mercy and save me from the calamities of this world and the hereafter. For all compassion is in Your hand. Ameen, and again, Ameen. ² 24 February 1898 The Holy Words of the Promised Messiah (as) grace and The Relationship between a Disciple and a Spiritual Guide The Promised Messiah (as) said: The relationship between a disciple and their spiritual guide is such that a mother and father do not love their children as much as a spiritual guide loves a disciple. A mother and father strive to train and teach their children physically, but a spiritual guide gives birth to his followers in a spiritual sense and is responsible for their inner education and training, provided that he is pious. If a so-called guide is guilty of ostentation and deceit, he is worse than an enemy. 3 1 Al-Hakam, vol. 2, no. 7-8, dated 13 April 1898, p. 12 2 Al-Hakam, vol. 2, no. 1, dated 20 February 1898, p. 9 Al-Hakam, vol. 3, no. 20, dated 9th June 1899, p. 1