Tadhkirah — Page 485
1900 485 and all disputes have been resolved. So why do you not see? The solar and lunar eclipses took place in the month of Rama da n, but you fail to recognise. Some from among the people have died in accordance with the tidings of Allah while others, in light of prophecies of death, were killed, but you do not reflect. Many a sign has been manifested in my support, but you pay no heed. The earth, the heaven, water and dust have testified in my favour, but you do not fear in the least. Intellect, tradition, indications and signs, as well as other testimonies, dreams and visions also stand in support, but you remain in denial. These signs carry a magnificent import for those who reflect. The Dhus-Sin i n [i. e. , comet] has appeared, and nearly a fifth of the century has elapsed. So, tell me where the mujaddid [i. e. , the rejuvenator] is, if you know. The plague has broken out, the H ajj has been stopped, deaths have multiplied, nations have gone to war over gold mines, the cross has been raised, and Islam has shifted away from its true position and has disappeared like a wayfarer. Wickedness and the wicked have increased manifold, people have become enamoured with wine, gambling, and dancing; evildoers and tyrants have appeared. The righteous have shrunk in number and the time for the manifestation of our Lord has arrived, and all that the Prophets had foretold has come to pass. So what will you believe in after this? O people, stand firm altogether or individually for the sake of Allah; fear Him and reflect like such a one who is consumed with neither greed nor enmity. Is this not the time when Allah should have mercy on men? Is it not time that evil be repelled and the thirst of the hearts be quenched by rain? Has