Malfuzat - Volume VIII — Page 302
Malf uza t - English translation of Urdu Volume 8 302 to overcome the passions of his self, then all these things draw the grace of God, and he is given to drink from the goblet con- taining camphor. Those who undergo this type of transforma- tion are decreed admissible into the category of the Abd a l by Allah the Exalted, and this is verily the transformation which manifests the true essence of the Abd a l. It has also been generally observed that when most people seated in a gathering hear these kinds of accounts, their hearts are impressed and they deem them pleasing. However, when they part from the assembly and meet their family and friends, then that same attitude appears in them, and they immediately forget what they heard and embrace the same style of conduct as before. Therefore, one should safeguard against this. It is imperative to avoid those associations and gatherings in which such conversations arise. And at the same time, remem- ber to be cognizant of all the elements of these evils because to acquire something, knowledge of it is the first thing one needs. How can you acquire something unless you know of it first? The Holy Quran has given these details again and again, so read the Holy Quran again and again. And you should continue writing down the details of evil deeds. And then, with the grace and support of God Almighty, try to avoid these evils. This will be the first stage of righteous- ness. When you make such an effort, Allah the Exalted will give you the ability, and that sherbet with camphor will be given to you, through which all your passions for sin will turn abso- lutely cold. After that, you will only do virtuous deeds. So long as a person remains unrighteous, this goblet is not granted to him, nor do his supplications and worship engender the spirit of acceptance because Allah the Exalted says: