Life of the Promised Messiah — Page 75
75 Hazrat Maulvi Abdul-Karim the slightest facial expression indicating displeasure and listened to the man’s comments very calmly and then spoke in a very tender manner. No matter how foolish or inappropriate someone’s words may be, no matter how disjointed and unmeas- ured someone’s work in verse or prose, while listen- ing or afterwards in private, His Holiness as has never expressed contempt or reproach. On many occasions, certain listeners in the audience become irritated by the excruciating and horrible work that is being presented and leave; and then they will whisper comments of dis- approval to one another. After the gathering has come to an end, many others also will give vent to their opin- ions without holding back. However, the forbearing and appreciative being of this man who is a reflection of God’s attributes has never made any such insinua- tion or indication. Passion for Service to the Faith Any friend who offers any kind of service, or brings a verse that they have written, or writes an article in support of the truth, receives appreciation from His Holiness as who expresses immense joy. He says time and again: “If any individual gives us even a single word in support of the Faith, I find it to be more valu- able than a pouch of pearls and gold coins. ” In essence, the centre of all his efforts is religion and service to its