Malfuzat - Volume IX — Page 466
Malf uza t - English translation of Urdu Volume 9 466 Nature of the Land The Promised Messiah as said: The lands of Sialkot, Gujrat, Gujranwala, and Jhelum bear the character of Islam within them. Many people have turned to the truth in these districts and have become followers in large numbers. Special means should be developed for preaching to them. 1 UNDATED Reciting S u rah al-F a ti h ah behind the Imam A question of a person was presented whether reciting S u rah al-F a ti h ah behind the Imam is necessary. The Promised Messiah as responded: ‘It is necessary. ’ Raising of the Hands A question from the same person was presented whether raising one’s hands before changing posture in Prayer is necessary. The Promised Messiah as responded: ‘It is not necessary, but it is permissible if one does so. ’ 1. Badr , vol. 6, no. 42, p. 7, dated 17 October 1907