Malfuzat - Volume VIII — Page 190
Malf uza t - English translation of Urdu Volume 8 190 8 December 1905 Proposal for an Exemplary Graveyard I want a piece of land to be sought for the Jam a ‘at to become a graveyard. It should be a memorial and a place of admonition. In the beginning, when idolatry was prevalent, the Holy Prophet, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, opposed the visiting of graves, although he ultimately permitted it. However, what would be the impact of visiting the com- mon graves of those whom we do not even know? But seeing the graves of those who are dearly loved and pious softens the heart. For this reason, the grave of every one of our friends who expires should be in this cemetery. God Almighty has firmly planted this in my heart that it should be so. Whoever appears sincere and desires to be buried in this cemetery upon death should be placed in a coffin and brought here. It would be beneficial for the Jam a ‘at to look at this group as a whole. However, some land should be acquired for this first, and I wish for it to be near the garden. The Promised Messiah as said: It will be a wonderful and impactful sight. Those who were a Jam a ‘at in life will also be seen as a Jam a ‘at even after death. This is very good indeed, and those who desire this can arrange to be buried here in advance. The graves of those who are known to be righteous should not be far away. Railways have made things easy, and the real thing is that: