Remembrance of Allah — Page 2
2 As I had stated yesterday, my topic today relates to a matter con- cerning which I am certain that it is very important. And this is not based on mere speculation or conjecture. Quite the contrary, there is a decision and a decree of the Holy Quran concerning it also. Upon hearing this some people may perhaps say that this is just an ordinary matter and that, in fact, we know it already. Of course the condition of the hearts of people is known to none except Allah the Exalted, but in view of the current conditions I can say, and indeed do state , that many such things will be said concerning this topic which are not known by most people and which I have also not seen in any book. Since the topic is so general that most—upon seeing its head- ing—would dismiss it as ordinary and already understood prior to discussing it, I consider it necessary to inform you that this topic is extremely important and essential, so do listen to it with attention. Should Allah the Exalted grant me the ability, I shall convey in it many such things that if you take note and act upon them, God Almighty shall make them the means of much good and excellence for you. However, before I embark upon the actual topic, I wish to state one more thing and it is this. Some people who come to participate in the Jalsa [Annual Convention], spend all their time roaming about. This is highly objectionable. Allah the Exalted has not given them wealth to waste. If they had come here to simply wander around aimlessly, what was the need for them to come here at all? The people who come here after suffering hardships and spending their money, do so for the purpose of listening and benefiting. Nevertheless, the complaint has reached me that some people get up and leave when a speaker is presenting his topic, thinking that they have heard