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Malfuzat - Volume I 217 Muhammad Husain gave testimony in his support? Now you should know that we can expect nothing from even our own people. As far as the government is concerned, it is provoked to harbour mistrust against me; and in a way the gov- ernment is excused if it does happen to think ill of me, because after all, it does not possess knowledge of the unseen. For this reason, I have been compelled to submit memorials to the government and inform them of my circumstances per- sonally, so that they could be apprised of the true and honest facts. It is befitting in these trying times to subdue the inner self and adopt righteousness. My only desire in this discourse is to advise you so that this may serve as an admonition. The world is a transient abode and ultimately all must die. Happiness lies in reli- gious objectives. Religion is our very purpose. The Essence of Ramadan The Arabic word ramadun refers to the heat of the sun. In Ramadan, a person re- strains themselves from food and drink, and all other physical pleasures. Further, an individual develops within themselves a burning passion and fervour to fulfil the commandments of Allah Almighty. Therefore, spiritual and physical warmth and heat constitute the Arabic word known in dual form as ramadan. It is my view that those lexicographers who suggest that the word ramadan has its etymo- logical roots in the fact that this was a month of heat is incorrect, because this is no distinguishing factor in Arabia. Spiritual 'heat' refers to spiritual fervour and joy, and religious zeal. The word ramadun also alludes to that heat which causes rocks and the like to become heated. ' 29 January 1898 Man's Spiritual Capabilities Are Affected by that which He Worships Man's spiritual capabilities are affected immensely by that which he worships. It may be observed that whenever a Hindu is seen, one can sense from them an air of negligence. Why is this the case? This is because their self-invented deity is just as negligent and cannot be awakened until a bell is rung before it, just as the English ring a bell to announce that food is ready. It is for this reason that these people are deprived of the divine insight and healing that is reaped from a life 1 Al-Hakam, vol. 5, no. 27, dated 24 July 1901, pp. 1-2