Malfuzat - Volume IX — Page 190
Malf uza t - English translation of Urdu Volume 9 190 S adaqah & Taubah Averts Calamities The Promised Messiah as said: This matter is unanimous among all religions that a calamity is averted through s adaqah [charity] and alms, and if God Almighty informs about a calamity in advance, then this is known as a prophecy of warning. Thus, such a prophecy can be averted with alms and charity, repentance and turning to God. One hundred twenty-four thousand Messengers acknowledge that a calamity is averted through almsgiving. Hindus also give s adaqah and alms at times of hardship. If calamity is such a thing that cannot be averted, then s adaqah and alms become futile. The Attitude of Atham and Lekh Ram There was a difference between Atham and Lekh Ram as well. Atham became fearful upon hearing the prophecy, and at that very moment in the full assembly, putting his hands on his ears [as a gesture of repentance], said that he had never made any insult to the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and he abandoned all insolence. For this reason he was given respite for a few more days. However, contrary to this, Lekh Ram opted for audacity and he grew more embold- ened day by day. Consequently, he was not given respite even for the full term [of the prophecy]. If he had adopted silence like Atham, and had feared God, his days would also have been extended. Similarly, as Ahmad Baig had not witnessed any precedent, he did not fear and perished quickly, but the ones left behind became fearful and were given respite. It has never happened that everyone accepted a Prophet.