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18 September 1907 407 to murder us. Do you permit us that we also try and kill them?’ The Promised Messiah as said: Do not do so. Protect yourself in every way but do not attack anyone yourselves. Bear difficulties and be patient until God Almighty makes some better arrangement for you. God is with the individual who adopts righteousness and shows patience. Some Issues Related to Constrained Circumstances 1. Excise Revenue Collection A letter of a friend who is a Deputy Tax Collector in the Excise Department, was received by the Promised Messiah as. The member asked whether this kind of employment is permitted for them. The Promised Messiah as said: At this time in India, all such matters are in a state of ‘com- pulsion’. The Tax Collector or the Deputy Tax Collector do not produce, sell, nor drink alcohol; there is only admin- istrative supervision, and it is their duty as a Government employee. Considering the Government of the country, and due to the prevailing circumstances, this matter is permitted out of necessity. However, one ought to continue supplicating before God Almighty that may He create even better arrange- ments for a person. There can be such employments within the Government that do not relate to such matters, and one should remain engaged in istighf a r [seeking forgiveness] from God Almighty.