Malfuzat - Volume IX — Page 92
Malf uza t - English translation of Urdu Volume 9 92 steadfast against their mistreatment; you ought to leave their wrongdoings to God. He knows well and is the best in recom- pense. I advise you time and again to show them gentleness and supplicate to God. But also bear in mind that supplica- tions will not be accepted until you are righteous, and until you adopt taqw a [righteousness]. There are two types of taqw a , one concerning knowledge, and the other concerning deeds. I have explained regarding knowledge that knowledge of faith cannot be gained, and the truth and verities do not manifest, until one is a mutaqq i [righteous person]. And as regards deeds, [know] that Prayer, Fasting, and other acts of worship remain deficient unless one is righteous. Also remember well that there are two directives of God Almighty; firstly, do not associate any partner with Him, nei- ther in His being, His attributes, nor in His worship. Secondly, extend sympathy to humanity. The sympathy described is not just that you extend favour to your kith and kin, but rather to anyone; whether a human being or anything from amongst God’s creations. Do not consider whether someone is a Hindu or a Christian. I tell you truly that Allah the Almighty has taken your justice in His own hand, and He does not desire for you to do it yourself. The more gentleness you adopt, and the greater humility and modesty you display, the more would Almighty Allah be pleased with you. Leave your enemies to God, for the Day of Judgement is nigh. You should not be flustered by the torments that are inflicted on you by your enemies. I anticipate that you will have to bear great pain from them still because the people who cross the limits of civility, their tongues flow [with abuse] like a flood being unleashed when a dam breaks. Thus, a religious person should safeguard his tongue. It is a matter of principle that when a person confronts someone, he has to say something as it happens in legal cases. Therefore, ease lies in just not confronting such people at all.