Tadhkirah — Page 536
536 [Urdu] A title of honour; a title of honour. [Arabic] [ A title of honour for you ]. 555 [Urdu] There will be a great Sign with it…. God has determined to exalt your name and to illumine it greatly in the universe. I shall exhibit My flash and shall exalt you as a demonstration of My power. Many thrones have descended from heaven, but your throne has been set at the highest level. Angels helped you at the time of your meeting with your enemies. The British dealt kindly with you. God was on the side on which you were. Those who look to heaven suffer no grief whatsoever. This is not a good way. ‘Abdul-Kar i m, the leader of the Muslims, should be told not to pursue it. [Arabic] [ Be compassionate, 556 be compassionate, for 555 A title of honour seems to indicate that circumstances will be such that most people will accept and will address him with respect and this will happen after the appearance of a Sign. [Arba'in, no. 3, p. 37, R uha n i Khaz a ’in, vol. 17, p. 429 and Appendix Tu h fah-e-Golarhviyyah, p. 25] 556 (A). . . Maulav i ‘Abdul-Kar i m had spoken somewhat harshly to his wife. This caused the commandment that such harsh language should not be used. Normally a believer should be gentle and courteous towards everyone though on occasion a harsh expression might be employed like a bitter medicine, but only in case of need and to the degree needed. Harshness should not become a habit. [Arba'in, no. 3, p. 38, R uha n i Khaz a ’in, vol. 17, p. 429 and Appendix Tu h fah-e-Golarhviyyah, p. 25] (B) This revelation contains guidance for the whole Jam a ‘at, that they should treat their wives with kindness and courtesy. Your wives are not your slaves. In point of fact, marriage is a covenant between man and woman. Therefore, strive not to be false to your covenant. God Almighty says in the Holy Qur’ a n: ‘Lead a life of kindness and equity with your wives. ’ And it is mentioned in a h ad i th :