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38 come to his aid with the full retinue of his army and officials. So that his friend may be liberated, and the criminals punished for their crimes. In the same way God Almighty comes to the aid of His religion—a fact that every wise man is aware of. If you do not understand this, then reflect over the verse 1 َ لَہٗ لَحَافِظُون وَإِنَّا for therein is a sign for those who reflect. Hence this is the time to reclaim your lost heritage and embrace the moment. Take pity on yourself and your family. Do not forget the days of Muslim glory, and do not despair of the promise of God, the Lord of all people, who, despite their blindness, is the Sustainer of their bodies and souls. Do you not observe that signs have come to pass, disasters are prevalent, hearts have become corrupt, and sins, both minor and major have increased manifold? Previously people did not openly commit debauchery, but these days if a person 1 And most surely We will be its Guardian. (S u rah al- H ijr, 15:10) [Publisher]