The Advent of the Promised Messiah — Page 27
27 Allah and following the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. Is this obedience to the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him? Was the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, a worldly man? Would he accept interest? Was he negligent in carrying out his obliga- tions and in fulfilling divine commandments? Was he (God-forbid) a hypocrite? Would he compromise on matters of principle? Did he give precedence to the world over religion? One ought to reflect. Obedience means to follow in the footsteps of the Holy Prophet sa. Then behold how Allah Almighty showers His blessings. The Companions of the Holy Prophet sa acted in this manner and witness how Allah Almighty rewarded them with immense success! They turned their backs to the world and completely renounced its allure. They extinguished their desires. Now compare your state with theirs. Do you follow in their footsteps? Alas! Today, people do not realise what God Almighty desires of them. Indeed 1 ٍ رَ,ْٔسُ لكُِّ ﺧَﻄِﻴْﺌَﺔ [love of the world] has spawned many a child. People go to court and do not feel the least bit of shame or regret in bearing false 1 The root cause of all vice. [Publisher]