Testimony of the Holy Quran — Page 151
H A D R AT M IR Z A GHU L A M AH M AD A S 151 converts in seeing me. But he alone actually sees me who seeks faith with patience and seeks just faith alone. Hence, the arrival of such pure-intentioned people is always blessed and [these bless - ings are] not dependent on any particular Jalsa. Rather, they can speak with me at other times of their own convenience. This Jalsa is indeed not like other worldly fairs that must regularly be held even if there is no need. Holding this Jalsa is conditional upon right intention and beneficent results. There is no benefit in hold - ing it without achieving these goals, and every effort in this regard would be pointless. It would be a futile exercise unless experience established and testified that this Jalsa has achieved some particu - lar religious objectives and unless it is demonstrated that it has influenced the morals and conduct of people in certain positive ways. Otherwise, holding this Jalsa despite knowing that it does not bear good results is tantamount to sin, deviation from the right path, and an abominable innovation. I do not at all wish to gather together my followers like the p i rs of the present day only to show off worldly majesty. The ultimate cause towards which I strive is the reformation of people. Yet, if an arrangement or plan does not result in reformation, but leads only to mischief, then from among all people, I am its bitterest enemy. My brother-in-faith, Respected Hadrat Maulaw i N u r-ud- D i n, may Allah keep him safe, has time and again told me that most members of our Community have not yet attained any dis - tinct capability in goodness, modesty, piety, righteousness, and mutual love for the sake of God. I fully agree with the opinion of Respected Maulaw i Sahib. I have learnt that some members, despite having entered the Community, and taking bai‘at [the oath of allegiance] with my humble self, and repenting earnestly,