Tadhkirah — Page 395
1897 395 434 These words are addressed to my Community. They purport to say that God does so to demonstrate who strives sincerely in the way of His appointed one, and who is false in his covenant of allegiance. Thus, indeed, it came to pass. One group exerted themselves sincerely and with full sympathy in the matter of this case and the other case which was decided in the court of Mr. Douie, and held back from no kind of sacrifice which was needed and proved their truth through their suffering; and there was another group who took no part in all this, for them the door was closed which was opened for the sincere ones. Then I received the revelation: That is [Persian] he alone is true in the sight of Allah who spends the time of trial in love and fidelity. Thereafter my mind was inspired with a [Persian] couplet which was not verbal revelation but the meaning of which was conveyed to my mind as having been revealed. It was: That is [Persian] If by chance a lover is put in bondage he kisses the chain which is imposed on account of the beloved. Thereafter I received the revelation: 434 [Arabic] Allah will surely distinguish those from among you who strive and He will surely distinguish those who are liars. [Publishers]