Malfuzat - Volume VIII — Page xxxiii
Preface xxxiii The Essence of Islam He says: The meaning of Islam was that man should become lost in the love and obedience of God. And just as the neck of a goat is placed in front of the butcher, so the neck of a Muslim should be placed in obedience before God Almighty. ( Malf uza t, Urdu vol. 8, p. 86, [published by Islam International Publications Ltd. , 2022; see also page 131 of this English translation]) Safeguarding Islam Islam is beset with storms, and its adversaries are engaged in efforts to destroy it. However, I am sure Allah the Exalted will safeguard Islam against all these attacks, and He will bring its ship safely to shore even in this storm. ( Malf uza t, Urdu vol. 7, p. 239–240, [published by Islam International Publications Ltd. , 2022; see also page 358 of the Malf uza t, vol. 7 English translation published in 2024]) The Way to Safeguard Islam To protect Islam and manifest its truth, the foremost aspect is that you become exemplary true Muslims; the second aspect is that you spread its beauties and excellences worldwide. There is a need for financial support and assistance in this aspect… ( Malf uza t, Urdu vol. 8, p. 157, [published by Islam International Publications Ltd. , 2022; see also page 237 of this English translation])