Malfuzat - Volume VIII — Page 421
29 July 1906 421 29 July 1906 Elders of Islam and Scholars of this Age A member of a noble family of Amritsar came in the presence of the Promised Messiah. During the conversation, the Promised Messiah as asked him if he was present in the lecture he had given in Amritsar. gentleman — I was present and sitting in front of your chair. The ignorant people engaged in mischief, but who could make them understand at that time? The Promised Messiah as — Yes, it was impossible to explain to those people at that time. At that time, the condition of these people was like that of the merchants [mentioned in this story]. It is said that some merchants were going somewhere when pirates attacked them. A wise man was also travelling with the merchants, and someone asked him to counsel them [the robbers]. The sage replied that it was useless to advise them at that time. They are so blinded by selfish desires that no advice can be effective for them at this time. I had intended to describe the beauties of Islam in that lecture, but it is a pity that these people created mischief. gentleman— What else could be expected from them? They are blind, and they have no discernment. the promised messiah as — More pitiable is the case of the scholars who deceive the people. Look! What a time of decline Islam is facing that the condition of the scholars is so bad. gentleman— Why would the scholars not do this when this