Malfuzat - Volume IV — Page 101
101 Malfuzat – Volume IV message of God to the people of one’s household in any way possible. It is related in a hadith that the leader of a tribe will be questioned just as a Prophet sent to his nation. Hence, one should not miss any opportunity that arises. No one knows how long they will live. When the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, was commanded 1 َِْيَْن َب ََْر ُق َ ا ْلْ ََكَ ا َّت َ ِر ِْيْ ْش َ ِع ْ ُر ِ ِّذ ْ َّن َ ا َوَ (And warn thy nearest kinsmen), he conveyed the message of God to his relatives individually. Similarly, on many occasions, I have preached to the men and women of our family as well; even now I deliver addresses on occasion to my household. For the women, I had thought to relate all the fundamental religious topics as questions and answers in an easy manner, but I am not able to find the time. If someone else were to do so, this would benefit the women immensely. ” Extravagant Spending The Promised Messiah as said: “The wealthy spend extravagantly in many areas, which ultimately causes them great harm. If they were to live their life in a bal - anced manner, this would be perfectly fine. The affliction of usury has weakened the Muslims significantly. Traders will charge compound interest until they ulti - mately take over a person’s entire property. ” The Basis for Polygamy in Islam The Promised Messiah as said: “Even though a lady naturally dislikes having to accept a co-wife, but the principle on which Islam has laid the foundation of polygamy is righteousness. At times a couple cannot have children and the thought of preserving one’s lineage is an inherent tendency in humans. There is nothing wrong with marrying again. On certain occasions the first wife falls vic - tim to a serious illness. There are many other reasons of this nature as well. So when women come to know and learn of the commandments of God Almighty, and the need for a second marriage arrives, they often assist their husbands in this regard. ” A Dream The Promised Messiah as said: “Last night I had a dream, which was the night of 17th November, followed by the morning of 18th November. In the dream 1 ash-Shu’ara, 26:215 p. 374