The Victory of Islam — Page 25
H H A A D D R AT M IR Z A GHU L A M AH M AD R AT M IR Z A GHU L A M AH M AD 25 recognize [the significance of ] this hour, they could each assume the responsibility of managing these five branches, respectively. O Lord God! Awaken these hearts Yourself ! Such poverty has not yet befallen Islam; it is miserliness of the heart, not this sort of penury. Those people who lack full capability can also support this endeavour by making at least some contribution, in accordance with their respective financial abilities, on a monthly basis and with a firm resolve to support this initiative. Indolence, apathy, and mistrust never benefit the Faith. Suspicion is what lays waste to homes and divides the hearts. Look at the kinds of sacrifices made for the propagation of religion by those who lived during the time of Prophets. Just as the rich man offered his beloved wealth for the cause of the Faith, so did the poor beggar sacrifice his bowl full of cherished crumbs, and they persisted in this very manner until the hour of victory arrived from God Almighty. Being a Muslim is not easy; earning the title of ‘believer’ is not easy. Therefore—O ye people!—if the spirit of righteousness that is conferred upon believers lies within you, then do not look upon this invitation of mine with a cursory glance. Concern yourselves with attaining virtue, for God Almighty is watching you from the Heaven above to see what reply you give upon hearing this message. O ye Muslims who are the last remaining vestiges of believers of high resolve and the progeny of the pious! Hasten not towards denial and mistrust, and fear this terrifying pestilence that is raging all around you with countless people falling into its treach - erous trap. You are witnessing how aggressively efforts are being exerted to obliterate the religion of Islam. Is it not an obligation upon you that you too should make an effort?