Malfuzat - Volume VII — Page 38
Malfuzat - English translation of Urdu Volume 7 38 to ruin and destroy him, he is saved in the end because God Almighty loves him and holds him dear. So, for this reason, the world cannot destroy him. There is definitely a distinction between a believer and a disbeliever, and this scale is held in the hand of God Almighty. God’s eyes see well who is evil and wicked. No one can deceive God. So, you should not worry about the world but cleanse your inner self. Do not be fooled into thinking that the out- ward ritual is enough. No! Peace comes when a person truly enters the sanctuary of God Almighty. So, now is the time to bring about a great change, and these are the days of attaining true reconciliation with God Almighty. Due to their misunderstanding and malice, some people try to discredit this Movement by objecting that some people of this Movement have also perished by the plague. I have replied to this objection repeatedly that this Movement has been established on the precepts of Prophethood. The pun- ishment that befell the disbelievers during the time of the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, was the punishment of the sword. Although that [punishment] was particularly ordained for them, can anyone say that some of the Companions ra were not martyred as well? In the same way, it is true that some people from this Movement have been martyred by the plague as well, but also consider whether the plague was a means of our loss or theirs? Our Jam a ‘at had progressed all the more and continues to pro- gress, and I say again that those who are beneficial for the peo- ple and perfect in faith, sincerity, and faithfulness will surely be saved. So, develop these virtues in yourself. Explain this to your relatives, wives, and children as well, and teach them this very message, and make friendship with people on this very condi- tion that they avoid evil. Then, I also say do not be harsh and behave gently. This