Malfuzat – Volume X — Page 156
Malfuzat - English translation of Urdu Volume 10 156 Two Types of Supplication The Promised Messiah as said: I read every letter that arrives and I do not let it go from my hand until I have prayed. I worry that I may forget or lack the time later, but supplication is of two types. Those who pray understand this very well. One is ordinary and the other is with intense focus. And this last feeling is not easy availed of in all prayers. Profound feelings of anguish and restlessness develop- ing is not in one’s control. I automatically desire to pray for a sincere member of the Jama’at. Of course I pray for all mem- bers of the Jama’at, but the aforementioned condition does not develop for everyone. This is not in one’s own control so who- soever wishes to promote the intensity of my prayer for them, should attain greater nearness. The Meaning of Machination The Promised Messiah as said: When man plans, then together with him, Allah also plans. It is only when one plan competes with another that something happens. Foolish people object to the use of the word makar [plan]. This is due to their lack of familiarity with the language. There is nothing bad in it. Makar is said of those fine efforts or plans that are undertaken to defend against an evil person. It is for this very reason that Allah the Exalted has named Himself 1 ُرْيَخ َنْيِرِكٰمْلا ُرْيَخ َنْيِرِكٰمْلا. 1. The Best of planners ( S u rah A l-e-‘Imr a n, 3:55). [Publisher]