Malfuzat - Volume VII — Page 36
Malfuzat - English translation of Urdu Volume 7 36 You know the days of the plague are coming, but it is not known who will escape its attack. However, I say this much that with His grace and beneficence, God Almighty protects those who bring about a genuine change in themselves and do not permit any adulteration and crookedness to remain in their hearts. It is the case sometimes that the plague only leaves the cities once it destroys them. And it has also been proven that its cycles are very long indeed. This is verily what God Almighty has revealed to me, and the very same is established from the books of God Almighty that it comes as retribution for evil deeds. I see that at this time, heedlessness has increased in the world beyond all limits. Insolence and audacity against the books and words of God Almighty have increased greatly. The world alone has become the objective and the object of worship of the people. Therefore, as was foretold long ago and promised through the Prophets, this plague has come in my time to warn the peo- ple, but sadly, people still consider it to be just a minor disease. Nevertheless, I tell you that you should not associate with these people, rather you should prove by your deeds and actions that you have really made a true change. Your gatherings should refrain from engaging in the same laughter, joking, and jesting found in other people’s meetings and gatherings. Surely, understand that the Creator of the earth and heaven is One God. It is that very God who has the power of life and death. No person can get any kind of comfort or any blessing in this world except through His grace and beneficence. Not a single leaf can remain green without His grace. Therefore, con- stantly develop a genuine relationship with Him and remain firmly established upon the paths of His pleasure. If a person abides by this, he shall surely face no sorrow. All kinds of comfort, good health, long life, and wealth are all through obedience to Allah the Exalted. When a person is so