Tadhkirah — Page 896
896 tribulations. 1084 Were it not for the sake of honouring you, I would have destroyed the whole of this town. I shall safeguard all those who are within the four walls of this house— none of them shall die of plague or earthquake. God would not chastise those among whom you dwell. [Persian] The house filled with our love is an abode of peace. [Urdu] The earthquake will occur—and with great severity—and the earth will be turned upside down. [Arabic] On the day the sky will produce a visible pall of smoke. 1085 And on that day the earth will turn yellow, that is, there will be signs of severe famine. I shall bestow respect and honour upon you after the attempt of your enemies to humiliate you. 1086 1084 The word is spoken in Arabic on occasions when protection is granted after some sufferings as Allah the Almighty says in the Holy Qur’an: [*]and as He says: [**] [ H aq iq atu l -Wa hi , p. 94 footnote, R uha n i Khaz a ’in, vol. 22, p. 97 footnote] * Did He not find you an orphan and give you shelter? [Publishers] ** We rescued them and helped them reach an elevated land, a restful place with springs of running water. [Publishers] 1085 This indicates that these are the signs of the earthquake which will be an example of the Judgment Day. There will be a famine a short while before it and the earth will remain barren. Either immediately after it, or shortly thereafter, the earthquake will strike. [ H aq iq atu l -Wa hi , p. 94 footnote, R uha n i Khaz a ’in. vol. 22, p. 98 footnote] 1086 This indicates that before the major Signs appear, it is imperative that they be mocked at, diverse types of adverse talk take place, and allegations be made. Thereafter, the fearsome Signs will appear from