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117 displeased with her child and becomes disgruntled on a daily basis, this will not do. A mother knows that her child is foolish now; however, God will slowly but surely make the child wiser, such that a time will come when her child will begin to understand that certain things are inappropriate. In the same way, why should I be displeased? If I am a liar, my falsehood is sufficient enough to bring about my ruin. I am not the first to tread this path so that I should be apprehensive about the manner in which Allah the Exalted treats those who stand on truth. I am well acquainted with the way of Allah. Tens of millions of allegations were levelled against the Chief of Prophets sa. I have yet to be subjected to the same number of objections. Some relate that in the Battle of Uhud, the Holy Prophet sa was struck by swords seventy times. The seed of truth is never wasted. There are very few dispositions like that of Abu Bakr ra who accept the truth instantly. People possess varying natures. However, a sign is not enough to guide someone, for inner tran- quillity descends from heaven. Transformations that take place within, change a person at once. It is then that one is guided. Guidance is the result of God’s com- mand, and in this, no other being has any part. If it was in my control, I would turn everyone into saints and make them holy. However, this phenomenon is purely in the hands of God Almighty. Indeed, I do pray nonetheless. A Call for Reconciliation If my opponents are willing to reconcile with me, I too am prepared. I have a sack of letters full of their abusive words against me. I only just received another letter of the same sort and I have added it to the collection. But I let all of this go. Although the sympathy that I have for my own community is special, my compassion extends to all, even to my adversaries. When a physician gives a cup of medicine to an ailing person so that they may be cured, sometimes the patient will break the cup out of anger. On such an occasion, the physician feels pity and mercy for such an individual. Whenever I write harsh words addressing my adversaries, I do so only with pure intentions, just as a mother sternly addresses her child at times, even though her heart is full of pain. In the sight of God, the affair of a truthful one and a liar is not the same. When God casts a glance of love upon someone, He does not treat them in the same manner as others. How could God treat all people in the same manner? I invite my opponents to make peace with us. I invite them to resume friendly relations. They are free to remain on their own belief. Meeting one another makes p. 103