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187 source and derive characteristics in a partial sense from the actual essence, as is the case with songs and beautiful voices. However, in actuality, true pleasure can be derived from nothing but the love of Allah Almighty. The proof of this is that those who love the things of this world ultimately repent of this state, and exhibit apprehension and anxiety. For example, every transgressor and wrongdoer shows contrition when the time of punishment or execution comes. However, those who love Allah the Exalted are bestowed such steadfastness that even if a thou- sand pains are inflicted upon them, or they are beaten or murdered, they do not flinch. If what they had attained was not the true essence, and if it was not in complete harmony with the inherent nature of man, they would not have been able to stand firm with steadfastness in the face of death, tens of millions of times. This is sufficient proof of the fact that the course which these people have fol- lowed is what most closely accords with the nature of man. Further, in the least, 124,000 men have set a seal on the truthfulness of this fact through their life and character. ” The Reality that the World is a Prison The Promised Messiah as said: “In the next life, a believer will be blessed with a magnificent manifestation of paradise, but even in this world they are bestowed a hidden paradise. The statement that this world is a prison or sijnun for a believer only refers to the initial state in which a person places themselves within the con- fines of the shariah and has not yet become fully accustomed to it; that time is a painful period for such an individual. For such a one removes themselves from the freedom of irreligiousness and places oneself in the captivity of divine com- mandments against the inclination of the baser self. Ultimately, however, such a person develops so great an attachment that the very same state becomes a para- dise for them. The likeness of such an individual is like a person who falls in love with someone in a prison. Do you think that such a one would ever want to leave that prison?” Supplicating in One’s Own Tongue The question was posed as to whether it was permissible to supplicate in the Prayer in one’s own tongue. The Promised Messiah as said: “All languages are cre- ated by God. One ought to offer supplications in the Prayer in a language that