Malfuzat – Volume X — Page 435
4 May 1908 435 people appear noble; otherwise, if God Almighty were not to conceal [their weaknesses], then all the filth that lay hidden in people would become known. The Perfect Faith of Man The perfection of man’s faith lies in the emulation of Allah’s virtues. In other words, one should follow to the best of one’s ability the various perfect virtues and attributes that exist in Allah, and try to dye oneself in the hues of God Almighty. For example, forgiveness exists within God Almighty; man should also forgive. There is mercy, compassion, and benevolence. Man should also be merciful, compassionate, and benevolent with people. God Almighty is Sattar. Man should also partake from this quality of concealment and should forgive the flaws and sins of his fellow brethren. Some people have the habit that when they see any weak- ness or shortcoming of anyone, their food won’t digest until they publicly trumpet it all over. It is mentioned in a hadith 1 that God Almighty conceals the sins of the one who con- ceals the sins of his brother. Man should not be impudent and shameless, nor behave rudely with the creation of God. Deal with them with love and kindness. Bear no Grudge against Anyone out of Selfish Motives Do not hold a grudge against anyone out of selfish reasons. Be strict or lenient as is appropriate for the situation and 1. Sunan Ibn M a jah, Kit a bul- H ud u d, B a bus-Satri ‘alal-Mo’mini wa Daf ‘il- H ud u di bish-Shubuh a t, Hadith 2546 [Publisher]