A Gift for Baghdad — Page 81
Reply to the Announcement & Letter 81 Allah will devise His plan and Allah is the Best of plan- ners. Allah is the God who has sent His Messenger and His Appointed One with guidance and the True Faith so that He should make this faith prevail over all diverse faiths. No one can avert the words of Allah. I am with you; so be with Me wherever you might be. Be with Allah wherever you are. In whatever direction you turn there will be the countenance of Allah. You are the best people who have been raised for the benefit of mankind and as a source of pride for the believers. Despair not of the mercy of Allah. Hearken, indeed the mercy of Allah is near. Hearken, the help of Allah is near. Help will come to you by every distant track. Allah will help you from Himself. Such people will help you whom We shall inspire from Ourself. No one can change the words of Allah. Today you are in a position of high standing and trust with Us. They will say: ‘This is all his own invention. ’ Say, ‘Allah is the Source of all this,’ and then leave them being beguiled by their sport. And who is guilty of greater wrong than one who invents a lie and utters falsehood against Allah? My mercy is upon you in [matters of ] the world and the Faith and you are among the people who have been granted the succour of Allah. Good news for you, O My Ahmad! You are My purpose and are with Me. I have planted your hon- our with My own hand. Is this a matter of wonder for peo- ple? Tell them, ‘Allah is the Possessor of Wonders. He chooses whom He wills from among His creatures. He is not questioned about that which He does, but people are