Malfuzat - Volume VII — Page 170
Malfuzat - English translation of Urdu Volume 7 170 A person who lacks knowledge is excusable and is even for- given, but it is surprising to see those who possess knowledge, yet still fail to adopt taqw a [righteousness]. Who knows what preparations are being made behind the scenes, and what is yet to transpire upon the earth? When Allah the Exalted brings about ruin as is recorded in Divine wa hi [revelation], then even taubah [repentance] and turning to Allah will be of no avail. Blessed are those who were the first to believe, and blessed are those who come after them. Similarly, everyone has a share, rank by rank. See how apocalyptic the event is, yet these people do not refrain from saying wrongful things. Nevertheless, our Jam a ‘at should not be saddened by their w ords. These people—the likes of the Ahl-e-Hadith, etc. —are the lustre and glow of our [Ahmadiyya] Movement. If these kinds of people who raise such an uproar did not exist, then our lustre would diminish since anyone who has believed has sold themselves and is akin to a corpse—how can he speak? He cannot speak at all. If everyone had become Ab u Bakr, then what would have been the need for such grand feats of assistance that were bestowed upon the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him? Look, the practice of Allah is that firstly there has to be severe heat, and then it rains. So celebrate that there are such people in the world who bring the help and vic- tory, which is millions of miles away, to within a few miles. Allah the Exalted has now taken these matters into His own hands. Ponder over the revelations of today. Now there is no need for discussion and debate; God has begun to answer on our behalf, so it is disrespectful for us to interfere and try to take a lead in this. God Almighty will not leave unfinished the work that He has taken into His own hand, because now, if there is peace and no Sign is manifested, the entire world might