Tadhkirah — Page 129
1883 129 Bar a h i n. This other version was not entered there to avoid any kind of misconception. [al- H akam, vol. 3, no. 29 August 17, 1889, p. 6, Letter of August 7, 1889] 1883 [Arabic] There is a trial here, then be steadfast as were the Prophets of high resolve. [Arabic] When the Lord will manifest Himself on the mountain of difficulties, He will crush them into bits. [Arabic] It is the power of [the Gracious] God, which He, the Absolutely Independent will demonstrate for His servant. That is [Arabic] To be the ‘servant of Allah, the Absolutely Independent’ is a status that is bestowed through special bounty. It cannot be achieved through efforts alone. You must do what I told you. [Arabic] O D a w u d [David], behave towards people gently and benevolently and return the greetings of peace with a better greeting. And proclaim the bounties of your Lord to the