Malfuzat - Volume VIII — Page 426
Malf uza t - English translation of Urdu Volume 8 426 That is, you will surely be afflicted with various kinds of trials and tests and tribulations so that you become deserving of receiving the reward. God Almighty tests His servants, but God does not let those who adopt perseverance perish. Success after prayer may be according to one’s desire, or God’s expediency may create some other form. In any case, the answer to prayer is certainly received from God Almighty. I have never seen a supplication offered in earnest to the needed extent, not getting an answer. The Only Way to Safeguard against Sins The only way to safeguard against sins is to develop the fear of God in one’s heart. Without this, man cannot save himself from sins. And fear cannot arise without cognizance [of God]. When an unsheathed sword is hanging over someone’s head, and he is convinced that if he does such and such a thing, this sword will fall upon his head, how can he do that thing? He is sure that that sword will harm him. If one has this kind of faith in God Almighty and His maj- esty and His glory comes to dwell in his heart, then it is not at all possible for him to commit evil. It is not the practice of God Almighty to show His face to anyone like a human being, but He gives proof of His existence through mighty Signs. When the April 4th earthquake occurred, my dear Muhammad Ismail was studying in medical college. He mentions that a boy in his college was an atheist, but when the earthquake happened, he also started shouting ‘R a m! R a m!’ 1 But when the earthquake passed, and he regained his composure, he said he had made a mistake in saying, ‘R a m R a m!’ 1. ‘R a m, R a m’ is a common greeting and mantra in Hinduism. It is used as a form of salutation and devotion to Lord Rama, a prominent Hindu deity. [Publisher]