Malfuzat - Volume IX — Page 466
466 MALFŪZĀT - ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF URDU VOLUME 9 Nature of the Land The Promised Messiahas 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 Sūrah al-Fatihah behind the Imam A question of a person was presented whether reciting Sūrah al-Fatihah behind the Imam is necessary. The Promised Messiahas 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 Messiahas 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