The Descent of the Messiah — Page 99
HADRAT MIRZA GHULAM AHMADAS جزیقین مشکلست صدق و ثبات سخت دشوار ترک منهیات Without certainty, loyalty and steadfastness are impossible, as is the giving up of sin. زین سبب خلق شد چو مرداری سر تهی گشت از سر یاری This is why the creation has become lifeless, and hearts have be- come devoid of love and affection. روز و شب کاروبار فسق و فجور حاصل عمر کفر و کبر و غرور People are engrossed in sin day and night; there seems to be noth- ing to life other than disbelief and arrogance. کز یقین سوی حق کشان باشد دین و مذهب برای آن باشد Religion and faith are meant to draw people towards God by bringing about certainty. این چه دینی که میکشد هر آن سوی شیطان و سیرت شیطان What good is a religion that constantly pulls towards Satan and diabolical deeds? از ریا عیب خویش میپوشند هر دم از حرص و آز میجوشند The people hide their faults through hypocrisy and are ever con- sumed by lust and greed. چون یقین نیست بر خدای وحید لا جرم نفس شد خبیث و پلید Since they have no faith in the One God, they have undoubtedly become impure and unholy. 99