Flowers for the Women Wearing Veils - Volume I — Page 427
! ! 427 wonder , “Who is this woman who has come here and performs Salāt so diligent ly and gives so much charity?” T hose non - Ahmadi women will rise up, cursing their m aulvi s and come to you, drawn into the garden of Ahmadiyyat by your sweet fragrance. Therefore, your Salāt should be so fragrant, and your charity and alms be filled with such a sweet scent that people will inevitably grow contented. When this fragrance emanates from with in you, the result will be that people will rush toward you and you will become the source of drawing people towards Ahmadiyyat. The third meaning of Tayyiba is to be de lightful, i. e. , such a thing which tastes good and that which is relished by one’s taste buds. This quality is necessary in a believer. Suppose that a woman performs Salāt and keeps f asts , yet is found backbiting from dawn till dusk , elaborating on who did what. The effects of her good deeds will fade away. T he act [of backbiting] is as filthy as a woman who eat s dirt. Mayhap they are mere words, but they are worthless and of no benefit to the listener or to the speaker. However , if she were to say, ‘ O my sister, the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa said this, O my sister, Allah commands us to do this. T hese are the rules concerning Salāt and f asting, ’ the listeners will be inspired, and they will delight in her discourse. Therefo re, first you must act according to your faith. S econdly, do good to such an extent that your reputation is established among people. Thirdly, speak of that which is beneficial to others. The fourth meaning of Tayyiba is ‘sweet’. This means that your discourse shou ld not only be beneficial to people , but also practical. I t should not only be rational but should be so heartwarming that one bonds with you emotionally, and it should be so attractive that one finds their faith through you. Intellectual conversation is enjoyable , but not always captivating. Although p oets speak very well , their words lack sweetness. Then there is that person, who relates the words of God in a very eloquent and learned way, his talk is delightful , but he does not always inspire. In comparison, a nother person speaks in such a manner, which is not only eloquent , but his words move the heart and increase other’s righteousness. His discourse is considered sweet because it impels the heart.