The Heavenly Sign — Page 26
26 Nish a n-e- A sm a n i Are barren and without fruit. This means that there will be famines and the orchards will yield no fruit. But do not grieve, for in the midst of these anxieties, I envision the joy of meeting the Sweetheart. In this time of tribulation and anxiety, which is the thirteenth century, you should not grieve, because amidst these tribulations I see the joy of meeting the Beloved. This means that when the tribulations of the thirteenth century reach their climax, then, at the end of the century, the meeting with the Beloved shall take place, i. e. , God, the Exalted, will turn (to us) with Mercy. When the unfruitful winter is over, I envision the rising of the sun of a happy spring. This means that when the winter of the thirteenth century is over, the sun of spring will rise at the beginning of the fourteenth century. That is to say, the Mujaddid (Revivalist) of the age will appear. When his tenure comes to its successful end, I see that he will be succeeded by his illustrious son. This means that when his mission comes to its successful conclusion, his son, who will be his very image, will succeed him. That is, it is destined that God, the Exalted, will grant him a righteous son, who will be his exact image and will follow in his footsteps and thus remind