Malfuzat - Volume VII — Page 29
28 October 1904 29 of Allah be upon him? No, only those who were fortunate. So, our task is simply to explain. Therefore, the person who believes that [ Jesus] the Messiah is alive is a liar and a denier of God and the one whom God has appointed has, indeed, been given fresh knowledge of his death. Thus, if they are not going to believe in the [Promised] Messiah, then what will he be the H akam [Arbiter] for, and how will every religious person accept his verdict? The word م ك َ ح م ك َ ح [ H akam —Arbiter] clearly indicates that there will definitely be differences and errors among those people, and he will come and settle them. Therefore, all I ask of you is to truly follow the Noble Prophet and forsake mis- takes—nothing more. Opponents should be Treated Kindly Hence, our people should not deal harshly with our oppo- nents. Respond to their harshness with kindness and treat them politely. Since these thoughts have been in their hearts for a long time, they will only go away gradually, so tread softly. If they oppose you severely, leave them alone, but in order to be able to do this, create the power of attraction within you, and the power of attraction will be created within you when you become a true believer. However, if you are not true, your advice is like the water of a sewer that pollutes. Consequently, [spiritual] exercise is essential for a truthful person. You cannot compete with a wrestler even though he is a man like you because, in physical development, he gained this strength progressively through exercise. So, you should become a spiritual wrestler—that is, a true believer—through exercising your spiritual powers. A person who does not grow and develop himself cannot even improve his family. Therefore, develop spiritual strength.