Malfuzat - Volume VIII — Page 390
Malf uza t - English translation of Urdu Volume 8 390 The Excellence of a Servant [of God] is Not in Receiving Revelation but in Righteous Deeds One person wrote that many others here receive revelation, but I do not even see a dream. Please pray that I receive revelation also because a large part of my life has been spent like this. So please tell me some- thing so that my desire may be fulfilled. What the Promised Messiah as has written on this matter is worth sharing with the audience of this magazine because these are the words of the True Imam, whose every word is worth more than jewels. (Editor Tash hi dh ) The Promised Messiah as replied: Assal a mu ‘Ala i kum [Peace be upon you]. Revelation is the act of God Almighty. It is no excellence of a servant that he receives revelation. Instead, there is excellence in righteous deeds and in that God Almighty may be pleased with him. Therefore, strive to do good deeds so these may lead to salvation. With peace, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Prayers will be Combined for the Promised Messiah Since, for some time, the health of the Promised Messiah as often wors- ens in the second part of the day; therefore, he offers Maghrib and ‘Ish a Prayers in congregation at home. He cannot come outside [to the mosque]. One day after Maghrib Prayer, he addressed some women and what he said is worth noting. (Editor Tash hi dh ) The Promised Messiah as said: No one should entertain the misgiving that I lead the Prayers combined in my home every day without going out. The Noble Prophet s as foretold that the one who would come would offer