Hazrat Maulvi Nooruddin - Khalifatul-Masih I — Page 229
Hadrat Maulw i Nur-ud-D i n ra — Khalifatul Masih I ILLNESS 229 A third testimony is: Tell them: I but follow that which is revealed to me by my Lord. This revelation is replete with clear proofs from your Lord and is guidance and mercy for the people who believe. When the Quran is recited, listen carefully to it in silence, that you may become the recipients of mercy (7:204-205). " 101 On February 10, 1911, Hadrat Khalifatul Masih ra addressed the following observations to those who were in his company at the time: "Great is Allah’s grace upon me. He has demonstrated His power and His care for His humble servant in wonderful ways in the course of my illness. I have been convinced afresh of the acceptance of prayer. Supplication is a great source of His grace for me. My Lord has bestowed great favours upon me. I wish I had the strength to recite them to you in detail. Only today I have been vouchsafed the revelation: Enrich me by Thy grace so as to suffice me to the exclusion of all beside Thee. I was suffering from insomnia. The doctors were dosing me with medicines without avail. Last night I took no medicine and I slept for five hours. God is a mighty King; He does whatever He wills. Remember this admonition of mine. Have faith in Allah, and entertain high hopes of winning His favour. Be not discouraged by difficulties; they are designed to exalt you. Seek help from God. This is brief and simple but is very necessary. Remember it, and do not neglect it. May Allah be with you, guard you and help you. Amen. " 102 Someone enquired from Hadrat Khalifatul Masih ra on February 27, 1911, whether the doctrinal