The Devotion of Life — Page 230
230 also cannot lay claim to the promise of reward that God has made regarding us. ” (Tafseer-e-Kabeer vol. 6 pages 247 Surah Quraish) ‘Tehrik’ for Permanent ‘Waqf’ As it has been stated before, in the beginning Huzur ra had only made a 'Tehrik' for the people of the Community to dedicate three years. However, due to the extensive amount of work, 'Tehrik' for the devotion of one’s entire life was made on 17 th December 1937 with the explanation: “In future those who dedicate their lives should do so with the understanding as if they have perished, that they would work hard with sincerity and using wisdom and knowledge to whatever task they are assigned. It is our job to assess wisdom and knowledge, however, resolve to work with diligence, obedience and sincerity should come from them. They should also understand that ‘Waqf’ does not entail that whether they are suitable for a task or not we will not remove them or not punish them. Only those should offer themselves who are prepared to tolerate punishment. Nations who do not have the courage to accept punishment are always destroyed. Observe the example the Companions of the Holy Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) who at times would accept excessive punishment and that too of their own accord.