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21 glance of mercy. In short, just as Allah the Exalted does not immediately take note of our faults, and saves us from disgrace through the blessing of His attribute of veiling faults, we too should not be quick to open our mouths if we notice a fault in someone else, which if disclosed, could cause them dishonour and disgrace. The Cure for Negligence is Seeking Forgiveness from God Certain people are faced with a state of affairs where various factors, such as em- ployment for example, or something or other, result in the better part of their lives being spent in a state of darkness. Neither do they strive to observe the Prayer with regularity, nor do they find the opportunity to listen to the words of Allah and His Messenger sa. They do not even think to ponder over the Book of Allah. When a long period of time passes in this dark state, this way of thinking becomes firm-rooted and takes on the form of a second nature. Hence, at such a time, if one does not turn one’s attention to repentance and seeking forgiveness from Allah, then know that such a one is truly unfortunate. The best remedy for negligence and indolence is seeking forgiveness from Allah. Even if faced with a trial on account of their previous failings or indolence, let them wake up during the nights to fall in prostration and offer supplications, and promise to make a sincere and holy transformation in the presence of God. ” 22 April 1899 A Liar Is Never Granted Respite The Promised Messiah as states: “Many years have passed since I published the claim that I am a recipient of revelation and divine converse. However, even if the period spanning from the publication of Barahin-e-Ahmadiyyah to the present time is calculated, a period of twenty years has elapsed. One ought to ask our op- ponents—who call me a liar and assert that I have forged this false claim—that when God Almighty does not grant respite to a deceiver who falsely claims to receive divine revelation or converse, to the extent that even the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, was addressed by God that ‘If you had attributed false statements to Us, We would have seized you by your jug- ular vein,’ then what concession can there be for anyone else? This statement of God clearly demonstrates that anyone who falsely attributes revelation to Allah Almighty can never enjoy respite. Now, I would like to ask that if my community