Malfuzat - Volume VIII — Page 311
29 December 1905 311 were the dark-hearted Jews who were covertly plotting and inciting the opponents. In short, wherever you looked, all you could see were enemies upon enemies. His people—enemies! Outsiders—enemies! Wherever you looked, there were enemies upon enemies! In such a plight and predicament, it was that drink of ginger that prompted him to go further and further ahead to preach his message. No fear of any kind of opposition was left in him. To die in this path seemed easy and effortless. Therefore, if the Companions ra did not consider death as something easy and comfortable on this path, why would they have given their lives? I genuinely say there is no abode for faith until one drinks this sherbet. In Kasur, there was a man called Qadir Bakhsh. He was said to be a great believer in the Oneness of God. At that time, the Government was keeping an eye on the sect to which he belonged. So the Deputy Commissioner threatened him some- what. The result was that he had prostitutes dance in his home and changed all his ways to show that he was separate from this sect. Now tell me, what can such faith do? Can that man be called a man who gives preference to men over God? I say with certainty that the faith of such a one is not worth even a penny. This is why the blessings and fruits of faith are not received. The Difference between the Acts of Worship of Ordinary People and Those of the People of Allah Some people say that blessings are not obtained by Prayer and Fasting. They are wrong in saying this. The blessings and fruits of Prayer and Fasting are received, and they are received in this very world, but a person should carry Prayer, Fasting, and other acts of worship to the point and place where they give bless- ings. Foster the spirit of the Companions ra. Follow the Holy