Life of the Promised Messiah — Page 31
31 Hazrat Maulvi Abdul-Karim great nearness to God. A good-natured woman from among his closest household members was blessed with the opportunity to spend some time with the house- hold of the Promised Messiah as. She observed how His Holiness as would live in the home like an angel, how he would not criticise or taunt anyone, and how he would oblige to requests as one obeys the instruc- tions of a higher authority. On witnessing this manner of conduct, her astonishment knew no bounds and she has said numerous times in amazement: “The state of his eminence, our Shah Sahib is diametrically opposed to this. When he comes from outside into his private quarters an uproarious commotion arises. He may glare at a certain child, or be displeased with some lady attendant, or beat another child. He will argue with his wife about too much or too little salt in his food, why a certain vessel is placed here, why some other article is placed there. He will tell his wife how she is a fool- ish, ill-natured and uncultured woman. If ever the food does not meet his exacting standards and wishes, he will violently toss the dish before him against the wall. In short, lamentations resonate throughout the house. The women weep and wail, imploring God, so that Shah Sahib may remain outside the home and bless others’ with his presence. The finer details of lowering one’s gaze, forgiveness and overlooking others faults is a very long and detailed