Malfuzat – Volume II — Page 25
25 day on Monday, when all of us, the servants of the Promised Messiah as , were sit- ting in the inner courtyard of his house, and the head of Sahibzadah Mubarak Ahmad Sahib was being shaved, the Promised Messiah as passionately related this dream. 1 30 June 1899 At night, during the course of discussion, there was mention of epidemics. The Promised Messiah as said: “The monsoon season generally is a dangerous time. Indian physicians say that anyone who remains safe in these three months is, as if, born again. ” Then, the Promised Messiah as said: “The coming winter also seems frightening. ” The Promised Messiah as went on to say: “Physicians propose count- less safeguards and precautions as preventative measures. Although the phenom- enon of means and the importance of having recourse to these means is perfectly justified, but I would say, to what extent can a weak human of limited knowledge scrutinise and exercise caution before making use of various foods or water? In my view, there is no better amulet or charm, nor a more effective precaution or medicine, than seeking forgiveness from God. I advise my friends to foster peace and harmony with God, and remain engaged in prayer. ” The Meaning of a Hadith The Promised Messiah as said: “I have a very deep longing and offer supplications so that the lives of my friends are prolonged and the prophecy in the Hadith is fulfilled, which states that in the era of the Promised Messiah, death will vanish from the earth for forty years. ” Then, the Promised Messiah as said: “This obvi- ously, cannot imply that the cup of death will be taken away from all living crea- tures during this time. What this means is that those from among them who are beneficial to humanity and valuable individuals, Allah the Almighty will bless their lives. ” 2 Prior to 10 July 1899 Allah Does Not Allow the Divinely Commissioned to Suffer Disgrace I remember vividly that on the day that the district superintendent came to Qa- 1 Al-Hakam , vol. 3, no. 23, dated 30 June 1899, pp. 6-7 2 Al-Hakam , vol. 3, no. 23, dated 30 June 1899, p. 5