Some Hidden Pearls — Page 119
Allah has in His grace for His chosen servant,. He is loth to give a negative reply. However, since man, in his ignorance in some cases is likely to ask for things which might lie counter to some divine purpose, or even harmful for himself, Allah, in His wisdom, does not permit His servants to approach Him for shafa'at, except with prior sanction to that effect. . Now look again at this report narrated above. Allah fulfilled and upheld His law and principle at the outset, by disallowing the Promised Messiah to intercede in the first instance; and then immdiately afterwards He bestowed enhanced honour and dignity on His servant by extending to him the permission, of which he stood in need. This is indeed an immense distinction conferred on the Promised Messiah. That is why, after he had narrated this incident. Hazrat Maulvi Abdul Karim exclaimed in a great transport of joy: "Ye Ahmadies, congratulations to you. Rejoice exceedingly at this great good fortune, that Allah had kept this 119