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busy in praying to God (for victory), Hazrat Abu Bakr requ- ested him to stop praying, for he had already been promised victory, by God; the Holy Prophet continued praying. Some people have opined that it could not be said that the faith of Hazrat Abu BakF was stronger than that of the Holy Prophet; the Ma'rifat (God-realisation), of the Holy Prophet, sallallaho alaihi wa sallam, was much greater and the more a man realises what the situation is, the more he fears (the consequences). One should, therefore, in no case, abandon praying to God. (Malfoozat Vol. III, p. 267) NO CONTROVERSIES Wherever the members of my Community are I tell them emphatically that they should not indulge in debates, confrontation and controversies. If ever they have to hear the unpalatable words and harsh talks, they should try to avoid such people. I tell you with great certainty and sincere belief that a special preparation is being carried on, on the skies, to support my cause; we have tried all we could to prove to the people the truth of my claims. Now God has decided to act and it is in accordance with His standing practice from times immemorial. I am afraid that if the members of my Com- munity do not stop indulging in useless talks and meaningless controversies, the heavens may delay the action that is sti- pulated-or the action may not be taken at all. For, the practice of God is that His wrath descends on those who are the recipients of His countless Bounties and who have been shown a great number of His signs. He does not turn His attention to the people, for wrath, address or accusation, about whom the decision yet has to be imple- mented. That is why He says to the Holy Prophet, sallallaho alaihi wa sallam, 162