Guidance for Perceiving Minds — Page 24
h a d rat Mirza ghulam AHmAD as 24 The Current State of the Muslim Kings Know, may Allah have mercy on you, that most of the kings, rul- ers, and those in authority, who are considered stalwarts of this nation, have inclined wholly towards the adornments of the world with extreme enthusiasm. They have become accustomed to all manner of luxuries and earthly possessions. Their pursuits are nothing more than indulging in wine, music, and carnal desires. They spend lavishly on satisfying transient pleasures, openly drinking wine by the banks of cold rivers, amidst flowing waters, towering trees, ripe fruits, and radiant flowers, reclining on lav- ish carpets, oblivious to what is going on with their subjects and nation. They lack knowledge of political law and managing peo- ple’s interests. They have not been equipped with the ability to take control of situations, nor with reasoning or logic. Moreover, those who are chosen to discipline them during their youth often encourage them to indulge in wine, music, and drinking parties in elevated lands, particularly during rainy weather and when the gentle breeze is blowing. Similarly, they approach the unlawful things of Allah and do not shun them. They do not fulfil the duties of guardianship and do not adopt righteousness. For this reason, they experience defeat after defeat. You witness their decline and diminishing every day; they have incurred the displeasure of the Lord of Heaven, as a duty was entrusted to them, yet they did not carry it out with justice. Do you claim that they are the caliphs of Islam? Nay! Rather they were inclined to the earth, so how can they have any share of complete piety? Therefore, they are defeated by everyone who rises to oppose them, and they turn their backs despite the large