Malfuzat – Volume I — Page 239
Malfuzat - Volume I 239 desires to make His servants worthy of spiritual reward, the Prophets are com- pelled to make an appeal for financial support. The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, called for assistance, and in the same manner- upon the precepts of prophethood—I too apprise my friends of the community's needs. In any case, I would like to reiterate that even if we do collect an amount for the propagation of Islam, it is obvious that we cannot match the amount that is at the disposal of the Christian clergy. And even if we do, it is still my faith that victory is only given to those with whom God is pleased. Improve in Your Morals and Actions Hence, the important thing to consider is that we must improve in our morals and actions, and adopt righteousness, so that we may be conferred the grace of God's support and love. Then, with the help of God, each and every one of us is obliged to show no negligence in responding to these attacks. However, when responding, our intention must be for the glory of God Almighty to be mani- fested. ¹ The End 1 Al-Hakam, vol. 5, no. 22, dated 17 June 1901, pp. 1-2