Malfuzat - Volume VII — Page 185
25 APRIL 1905 25 APRIL 1905 185 The Calamities to Come This revelation concerning the earthquake striking with great severity was being discussed. The Promised Messiahas said: The frequent revelations and dreams related to earthquakes indicate that preparations are being made in the heavens for this matter to happen soon. There are a great many things that man considers to be far off, but in the knowledge of God they are close at hand. 1 يَرَوْنَهُ بَعِيدًا وَنَابَهُ قَرِيبًا You see it far away, and We see it near. The بَغْتَةً ]Baghtatan - Suddenly] Approaching Punishments A letter written to Syed Amir Ali Shah, the Deputy Inspector, by a relative of Mirza Zafarullah Khan, Extra Assistant Commissioner Gurdaspur, was read out. It described in harrowing detail the loss of lives suffered by the family due to the earthquake. The letter mentioned that thirty-two relatives of the writer died instantly, including his dear brother and beloved wife. 1. Sūrah al-Maʻārij, 70:7-8 [Publisher]