Testimony of the Holy Quran — Page 150
T E S T I MON Y OF T HE HOLY Q U R AN 150 trial. Moreover, I find that after the Jalsa, no noteworthy, positive, and righteous change has been observed in some members of this Community. I have experienced this because many people have off and on stayed with me ever since the Jalsa; that is, some arrive while oth - ers leave. At times, the number of guests reaches the hundreds, and at others, there are fewer guests. But sometimes, in this gathering, due to the lack of accommodation and other required facilities for the stay of guests, exchanges of harsh words—out of selfish - ness and strained relations—are heard among some guests, just like those travelling by the rail quarrel with one another due to a lack of room. And if some poor fellow comes running, carrying his bag with him, while the train is about to pull out, [those sit - ting in the train] close the door and push him away, saying, ‘There is no room for you’—while room can be made for him, but they demonstrate hard-heartedness. Despite having bought the ticket, the poor fellow runs about here and there carrying his bag with him, but no one takes pity on him. At last, railway employees for - cibly have room made for him. Similarly, this Jalsa, too, seems to be a cause of corrupting certain moral qualities. Hence, holding this Jalsa does not seem expedient unless all the required facil - ities for the stay of guests are made available and unless God, through His special grace, generates tenderness, sympathy, and a spirit of serving others and bearing hardships in the hearts of our Community members. It is my heartfelt wish that the new converts should travel to see me only for the sake of God, keep company with me, and return having brought about a change in themselves, for there is no telling when one is going to die. There are benefits for the