Malfuzat - Volume IX — Page 266
Malf uza t - English translation of Urdu Volume 9 266 him. Prophets have many capabilities. One of these capabilities is to negate the self. No ego remains in them. They bring a death upon their ego. Greatness is for God. The people who are not arrogant and are humble in their dealings, do not perish. There is a Time for Istikh a rah A person wrote a letter that he wished to perform Istikh a rah 1 regard- ing the Promised Messiah as as to whether he was truthful or not. The Promised Messiah as said: There was a time that I myself wrote the Istikh a rah in my book that if the people carry it out in this way then God Almighty would manifest the truth upon them. But what is the need for Istikh a rahs now when Divine Signs are descending like rain and thousands of marvels and miracles have been manifested? In a time like this, is there a need to be turning towards Istikh a rahs ? To witness clear Signs and then perform Istikh a rah is an affront to God Almighty. Is it now permissible for someone to perform the Istikh a rah to determine whether the religion of Islam is true or false, or to perform the Istikh a rah to determine whether the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, was a true Prophet from God or not? After so many Signs it is not permissible to divert attention towards Istikh a rahs. 2 1. A special Prayer made to seek guidance from Allah before making a decision. [Publisher] 2. Badr , vol. 6, no. 18, p. 2, dated 2 May 1907