So Said The Promised Messiah (as) — Page 68
Of course, the Signs of God are very clear and conspi- cuous; there is no doubt about it. But on the one hand they are shown to present the conclusive proof and on the other hand they are a trial for the people. There always is an aspect of trial connected with the Signs. And it is a matter of routine that those who ask for Signs are hasty people and they do not think good of the claimant; they have something of the doubting attitude. That is why they ask for the Signs. When they see the Sign they begin to interpret it in a different way- the way which is devoid of sense. Sometimes they call it an enchantment and sometimes they give it some other name. The fact is that their doubting nature carries them far away from the truth. I should, therefore, like to advise you to have the faith of the kind that Hazrat Abu Bakr, may God be pleased with him, had, and also the other Companions had it. They thought good of the Holy Prophet, sallallaho alaihi wa sallam, and they exercised patience. That is what brings about a lot of blessings. So far as believing after having seen the Signs is con- cerned, it is nothing less than conditioning one's faith; it is weak faith and generally it does not bring forth fruits. Of course, when a man thinks good of the claimant and believes in him, then God shows Signs to this believer and they add to his faith and open up his chest; such believers become a Sign in themselves. No Prophet has ever shown the very much demanded miracle by the people. A sincere believer must never base his faith on witnessing the Signs. (Malfoozat Vol. II, p. 93-95) DEDICATION FOR GOD It is vitally important that people should dedicate their Jives for the sake of God. I have read in some of the news- 68