Malfuzat - Volume VII — Page 168
Malfuzat - English translation of Urdu Volume 7 168 Promised Messiah as said: God knows the wisdom behind our relocation [to the orchard]. Even if a hundred people within Qadian had begun to die from the plague daily, we still would not have left Qadian. However, there seems to be some wisdom of God Almighty in that such new circumstances have arisen; that is, the occurrence of a severe earthquake, due to which there is a risk that three-storied buildings can collapse. So we moved out to protect ourselves from this dangerous place according to the requirements of the Shariah. The magnitude of the earthquake is such that it is still being felt [through its aftershocks]. God instilled this firmly in my heart that we ought to move out now. In terms of the plague, it was a sin to leave, but regard- ing the earthquake God impressed this upon my heart. Our relocation has given us great benefit and comfort. The fresh air and the fragrant flowers in the orchard provide a good oppor- tunity for writing essays, pondering and planning, and one senses a significant improvement in health. Under the shade of the trees, one finds a great place of solitude to pray. This is why we decided to come to the garden house. The Abundance and Vast Scope of Signs The Promised Messiah as said: So many Signs are manifesting now that it seems as if God wishes to show Himself by removing all covers. The Promised Messiah as said: The miracles of past Prophets were usually limited to specific