The Victory of Islam — Page 33
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 33 The esteemed Maulaw i Sahib’s sincerity and resolve, and his empathy and willingness to sacrifice his life, are evident from his words, but they are even more evident from his present state and sincere services. Out of the utmost passion of love and devotion, he desires to sacrifice everything in this cause, even the very essen - tials of sustaining his own family. In the passion and ecstasy of love, his spirit is exhorting him to advance beyond his capacity. He is engaged in service at every moment and every instant. 1 ٭ However, it would be the height of cruelty to place the entire bur - den upon such a loyal devotee—well beyond his ability—when it is the responsibility of an entire group to bear. Without a doubt, Maulaw i Sahib would consent to handing over his entire estate to provide this service and affirm, like Prophet Job, ‘Alone I came and alone will I depart;’ nevertheless, this is an obligation shared by the entire [Muslim] nation. It is incumbent upon all to be con - cerned with [achieving] a good end to their lives in this age, which is infused with danger and mischief that is forcefully and violently jolting the delicate link of faith that should exist between God and His servants. They should carry out such righteous deeds upon which salvation depends by sacrificing their precious wealth 1. ٭ Hadrat Maulaw i Sahib maintains the highest degree of knowledge in the sciences of Fiqh [Islamic jurisprudence], Hadith [sayings of the Holy Prophet s as ], and Tafs i r [Quranic commentary]. He possesses ex - cellent awareness of philosophy and science, both ancient and modern. He is an accomplished physician in the field of medicine. He has accu - mulated a rare library of books procured from Egypt, Arabia, Syria, and Europe. Just as he is an eminent scholar of other fields, he also possesses the highest degree of mastery in religious debates. He is the author of many excellent books. The said gentleman has also recently authored Ta s d i q Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya, which is more precious than gems in the view of every individual possessed of an inquisitive mind. —Author