Tadhkirah — Page 487
1900 487 at the highest station of wil a yat just as our Chief, the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, was at the highest station of nubuwwat. He was the Seal of the Prophets and I am the Seal of the Auliy a ’. There is no wal i after me except the one who is from me and is under my covenant. I have been sent by my Lord with every power, blessing, and honour. I stand on a minaret where all heights culminate. So fear Allah, O stalwarts. Recognise me and do not disobey me; nor die in a state of disobedience. The age is near when every soul shall be called to account for its deeds and be recompensed. There are many calamities and nothing can deliver you except faith. The errors [of man] are colossal and nothing can eradicate them except for self-annihilation. O my helpers, fear the chastisement of Allah; and for him who fears his Lord are two heavens. So do not sit among the heedless and with those who have forgotten death. Hasten towards Allah and ride swift steeds and abandon lame horses, so that you may meet the Lord of Creation. Adopt the habit of severing ties for Allah so that you may be granted His communion and nearness. Break away from material means so that means may be devised for you. Die, dear ones, so that you may be granted a new life. This day, the argument is complete against the opponents and all the excuses of those who plea have been shattered. Those people who spread misguidance and whisper evil have lost all hope in you. They wasted their lives in worldly pursuits and did not gain aught of faith. Indeed, they are like the blind. So this day Allah has broken their backs and they have turned away disappointed. This day, the truth has become clearly manifest to those who can