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61 22. ATTACHMENT WITH GOD Ta’allaq Billah Appendix to Tiryaq al-Qulub, page 1, 1902 The evil ones never obtain help from God’s door; He never lets his pious ones go to waste. Only they are close to Him who lose their own selves; The selfish ones have no access to His high court. ‘Tis the only way, my dear, that you ask Him for nearness; Just seek His Hand and burn all other means! 23. THE FERVOUR FOR TRUTH Joshe Sadaqat I’jaaze Ahmadi, page 32, 1902 O people! Why don’t you care for the truth? My heart gets so terribly agitated. The eye is wet there is aching in my heart Why is there so much dust upon the hearts? The heart is getting restless each instant In which wilderness should I let out this steam? We became extremely disconcerted with the pain We died but you were not aware. There is a commotion in the heavens, O heedless ones Pray take a look if you are on the alert. (5) The Faith is overwhelmed by attacks of disbelief How long would the Honour-Conscious God stay silent? This is the twentieth year now of this century 77 The world is ravaged by partnership 78 and innovation 79. Why do you mistrust? Do you remember God? How long would the foundation of fabrication last? That God of mine Who knows the true worth He is bringing a multitude unto me. He is accursed the one who is a pretender; When does an accursed one obtain eminence? (10) 24. THE BREEZE OF INVITATION Naseeme Da’wat Naseeme Da’wat, title page, 1903 Its name is the Breeze of Invitation It is a mercy for the Aryas 80 It is a cure for the ailing heart For the seekers, it is a friend in solitude.