The Essence of Islam – Volume IV — Page 285
Propagation, Establishment of a Holy Jama'at, and Instructions 285 imagine that I would be destroyed. Why? It is because of my strong relationship with God. This is a Godgiven opportunity for you to reform yourselves. Wake up in the nights and occupy yourselves with prayers and also rest awhile. But he who is slothful is doing great wrong to his progeny and his family, for he is like the root and they are his branches. . Some trial is inevitable, as is written: 150 أَحَسِبَ النَّاسُ أَنْ يُتْرَكُوا أَنْ يَقُولُوا أَمَنَّا وَهُمْ لَا يُفْتَنُونَ ). In Mecca, the Holy Prophetsa was being given tidings of victory while even his own life was not secure. . Only God knows what would have happened if it was not the heart of a Prophet that sustained him. Some trials are sent only to bring about a change. Our own practical example should also be such as to induce positive change in others. The change should be such that the person concerned should feel that he is not the same as before, rather he should become a totally different person. Win the pleasure of God Almighty now so that you might receive glad tidings. While writing yesterday, I came across an old revelation: 151 أَيَّامُ غَضَبِ اللهِ غَضِبَتُ غَضَبًا شَدِيدًا تُنَجِى اَهْلَ السَّعَادَةِ ) 150 Do men think that they will be left alone because they say, 'We believe,' and that they will not be tested?-Al-'Ankabūt, 29:3 [Publisher] 151 Days of the wrath of Allāh. I am greatly wroth. We shall deliver those who adhere to good. [Publisher]