The Essence of Islam – Volume III — Page 32
32. Essence of Islam-III thousands of matters in accord with his wishes, and He has blessed him with so many bounties in keeping with his needs, that he cannot even count them. Therefore, if. God ever desires that man should comply with His will, it would be unfair and improper not to submit to His will, to find excuses, or to lose faith and go astray. [Islāmi Uşūl ki Philosophy, Rūḥānī Khazā'in, vol. 10, pp. 361-362]. Salāt [Prayer] and Istighfar [seeking forgiveness] are excellent remedies for apathy and indifference. One should supplicate in Salāt: O Allah, alienate me from my sins. If a person continues to pray sincerely, it is certain that his prayer would be answered sometime. It is not good to be in a hurry. A farmer does not harvest the crop immediately after sowing. One who is impatient is unfortunate. . The sign of a pious one is that he is not impatient. Lack of patience has resulted in many a known case of failure. . If a person digs a well to the depth of twenty arms length, and stops short of just one due to his impatience, he would waste his entire labour. Were he to dig the remaining arm length with patience, he would achieve his purpose. . It is the way of God Almighty that He bestows the blessings of love, eagerness and understanding after sufferings. A bounty that is easily acquired is not appreciated. . It is well said by Sa'dī: 24 گرنه باشد بدوست راه بردن شرط عشق است در طلب مُردن 24 [Malfūzāt, vol. 4, p. 245]. Even if it is not possible to reach the Friend;. Love demands that one should die seeking. [Publisher]