Malfuzat - Volume VIII — Page 292
Malf uza t - English translation of Urdu Volume 8 292 Ultimately, it was decided that the Madrasah should remain in its cur- rent form, and a separate class should be started for missionaries and preachers. Money is needed for this purpose. Khw a ja Sahib explained in great detail that worldly successes are also dependent upon religion, and no worldly success can be attained by separating from religion. Thus, the gist of Khw a ja Sahib’s speech was ‘the Movement’s needs and the peo- ple’s obligations to fulfil them’, and in it, he compared the era of the Noble Companions with this era and said that they sacrificed their lives. There is no need to sacrifice lives at this time because the Messiah sent by God has published a fatwa prohibiting jihad [of the sword]. Now, if there is a need, it is to expend wealth, so there should be a per- manent fund. Khw a ja Sahib was still speaking when the Promised Messiah, may peace and blessings be upon him, arrived. Khw a ja Sahib drew the atten- tion of the gathering towards the needs of the Movement by mention- ing the ever-increasing expenses being incurred. When he sat down, the Companions asked the Promised Messiah as to address them, and upon this, he gave the following speech. Glad Tidings for Those who Spend their Wealth in the Way of God Almighty Look! Everything that Khw a ja Sahib has stated is true and cor- rect. However, it must be understood that it is strange that on one side, Allah the Exalted commands this Jam a ‘at that each and every one demonstrate that they have rectified their prac- tical condition and strength of faith, for until faith is proven through practical actions, a mere verbal profession of faith is unacceptable in the sight of Allah. It amounts to nothing. So far as verbal claims are concerned, a sincere person and a hypocrite appear alike. Every person who wants to prove his