Malfuzat – Volume X — Page 446
Malfuzat - English translation of Urdu Volume 10 446 The Quintessence of All Worship At this point some friends took the Pledge of Allegiance, and among them was one quite elderly in age. He petitioned to the Promised Messiah as to pray that Allah Almighty may forgive his sins. [Editor] The Promised Messiah as said: The best thing of all is for a person to always keep in mind the fact that life has no guarantee, nor is it known when death will come and seize man. Therefore, with this [in mind] continue to repent and seek forgiveness. To desire forgiveness of one’s sins from God Almighty and to develop within one’s heart a restlessness to win His pleasure encapsulates the entire realm of world and religion. The quintessence of all worship is precisely this that the sin of mankind be forgiven and that through this God Almighty be pleased. The Promised Messiah, upon whom be blessings and peace, then inquired, ‘What is your name?’ He replied, ‘Mustaqim. ’ The Promised Messiah as said, ‘Very well! May God Almighty make you mustaqim [i. e. a follower of the right path]. ’ The elderly gentleman, Mustaqim, humbly submitted, ‘Your Holiness, my heart desires that I might be worthy of serving you in some capacity. ’ The Promised Messiah as said: Everything depends on intention. You have already received the reward for your intent. The reward for all of the trouble that you have taken to come here will also be granted. So then, be well pleased with God Almighty.