Malfuzat - Volume VII — Page 75
29 December 1904 75 I have just explained that by believing in the blood of Christ, a Christian considers all his sins forgiven, so what need has he to keep praying? And why would a Hindu—who believes that repentance is not accepted and that there is no release from the cycle of transmigration—continue striving for prayer? He is absolutely convinced that there is no choice but to become a dog, cat, monkey, or a pig. Therefore, remember that it is the pride and honour of Islam that it has teachings regarding prayer. Always remain active and do not get tired of engaging in it. Furthermore, prayer is a powerful proof of the existence of God Almighty. Thus, God Almighty says in one place: 1 َو اَذِا َكَلَاَس ْيِداَبِع ْيِّنَع ْيِّنِاَف ٌبْيِرَق١ؕ ُبْيِجُا َةَوْعَد ِعاَّدلا اَذِا ِناَعَد َو اَذِا َكَلَاَس ْيِداَبِع ْيِّنَع ْيِّنِاَف ٌبْيِرَق١ؕ ُبْيِجُا َةَوْعَد ِعاَّدلا اَذِا ِناَعَد Meaning that, when My servants ask you where God is and what is the evidence for it? Say that He is very near; the proof is that when a supplicant calls upon Me, I answer him. This answer is sometimes received through a true dream and some- times through a vision or a revelation. And besides, the powers and strengths of God Almighty are manifested through prayers, and one learns that He has all power to resolve difficulties. Therefore, prayer is a great means and power, and it has been encouraged in the Holy Quran repeatedly, and the accounts of such people who were saved from their difficulties through prayer have been mentioned. Prayer is the root of the lives of all Prophets and the real and genuine source of their success. So, I advise you to keep praying to improve the state of your faith and actions. There will be such a change brought about through prayers that you will attain a good end with the grace of God. 1. S u rah al-Baqarah, 2:187 [Publisher]