Malfuzat - Volume VII — Page 55
29 November 1904 55 Reply— The Promised Messiah as said: In such a case, it was essential that he should have opened the door and given the key to the incharge (this incident relates to a hospital, that is why he said this). 1 Because if a man’s life is lost due to his delay, it would be a grave sin. It has been mentioned in the a ha d i th that if a man walks to the door and opens it while praying, it does not invalidate the Prayer. 2 Similarly, if one’s son is in danger of some harm or is at risk of some harm by a dangerous animal that is visible, then saving the boy and killing the animal while he is praying is not a sin, and the Prayer is not invalidated. Rather, some have also written that if the horse becomes loose, tying it does not invalidate the Prayer because he can still offer the Prayer later on within the prescribed time range. Note 3 : It should be remembered that this is for critical situa- tions or dire needs. It should not be the case that every type of need is given priority and Prayer is disregarded and it is turned into child’s play. Otherwise, there is a strict prohibition of attending to other occupations during Prayer, and Allah the Exalted knows every heart and intention very well. 4 1. This note is from the diarist. (Compiler) 2. Musnad Ahmad ibn H anbal, Musnad an-Nis a ’, Musnadu a s - S idd i qah ‘ A ishah bint a s - S idd i q, vol. 8, p. 458, Hadith 26499, by Maktabah ‘ A lam al-Kutub, 1998 [Publisher] 3. This note appears to be from the Editor. And Allah knows best what is cor- rect. (Editor) 4. Al-Badr, vol. 3, no. 44, 45, p. 4, dated 24 November & 1 December 1904