Tadhkirah — Page 881
1906 881 upon you a clear victory. The victory of a friend of Allah is a great victory. We have bestowed upon him such nearness to Ourself that made him Our confidant. He is the bravest of people. Had faith ascended to the Pleiades, he would have gone there to take hold of it. Allah will illumine his reasoning. I was a hidden treasure and liked to be known. O moon, O sun, you appeared through Me and I was manifested through you. When the help of Allah arrives and the age turns towards us [ and the word of your Lord is fulfilled ], 1070 it will be said: Was not this commissioned one true? You should not be wroth when you meet Allah’s creatures and do not be tired of meeting the large number of people. You must enlarge your houses, so that when people come in multitudes, there is enough accommodation for them. Give good news to those who have believed that they have a standing of truth with their Lord. Recite that which is revealed to you from your Lord to those who will join your Community. The Company of the Lounge, how will you know what the Company of the Lounge is? You will see their eyes running with tears. They will call down blessings on you and will supplicate: Our Lord, we have heard a crier calling people to the faith, a summoner to Allah and a bright lamp. O Ahmad! Mercy has been made to flow from your lips. You are in My Sight. I have named you Mutawakkil [the one who trusts in God]. Allah will exalt your name and will perfect His bounty upon you in this world and 1070 The translation of is from the publishers. [Syed Abdul Hayee]