The Afghan Martyrs — Page 90
Why do you fly so high? Perhaps because you wish to repudiate the Unique Being. Since you have begun to cherish this transitory abode do you perceive the foundations of the world to be sound and solid? Since any day they may have to suddenly abandon this World how can the discerning savour it? Severance of connection with the Almighty is a sure sign of the ill-fated ones. Those who are favoured by God can never be enchanted by this world. Instead they prefer the glistening sands of the desert where they can prostrate to supplicate to the Beloved. As the very foundation of the world is unsteady the devout amongst men accept death even before they are summoned. Beware, this abode will perish. Therefore be of God as you will have to deal with Him in the end. How can I regard you as wise if knowingly you swallow deadly poison? See how spotless Abdul Lateef has liquidated himself for the sake of Allah. Being faithful to Him he has presented his life to his Beloved and now he lies buried under a heap of stones. This is the course the faithful choose and this is how the men of God achieve the ultimate rank. They destroy their ego for the living God and join the ranks of those who sacrifice their life for His sake. They become indifferent to the loss of their rank, honour or prestige and they happily suffer trepidation and disgrace. They detach themselves from their ego, get identified with the Beloved and assign their lives to His fair countenance. Mere mention of their names reminds one of God as throughout they remained dedicated to the Divine court. 90