Malfuzat - Volume VII — Page 142
Malfuzat - English translation of Urdu Volume 7 142 get close to them. In my view, these are all innovations and fabrications. The essential objective of the Shariah is the purification of the soul, and the Prophets, peace be on them all, come with this purpose. Through their own example and model, they dis- close that path which is the true path of self-purification. They desire that the love of Allah the Exalted develop in the hearts of people, and they attain the satisfaction of heart. I have also come on this very precept of prophethood. So if anyone thinks that I can make the hearts start chanting the name of God with some superstitious remedy, then they are wrong. I want to lead my Jam a ‘at to the same path that the Prophets, peace be on them all, have always taken, which was prepared under the revelation of God Almighty. Thus, you will not find the mention of any other path in my books, nor do I teach such things or consider them necessary. I only admon- ish to offer Prayers with attention and meticulous care, and to remain engaged in supplications. Questioner— Your Holiness, we offer Prayers but at the same time cannot avoid what the Shariah has prohibited, and do not achieve satisfaction. promised messiah as — The results and effects of Prayer could possibly be produced when they are offered with under- standing. In addition to the Divine Word and [prescribed] supplications of the Prophet , you should also pray in your own language. Alongside this, remember, it is the one thing that I repeatedly emphasise: do not tire nor be perturbed. If you adopt this path with perseverance and patience, God willing, you will succeed one day. Yes, indeed, remember to give priority to Almighty Allah alone, and give precedence to the Faith over worldly matters. So long as man finds any portion of the world