Malfuzat - Volume VII — Page 260
260 MALFUZAT - ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF URDU VOLUME 7 She had come to Darul-Aman [the Abode of Peace; i. e. , Qadian] with her respected brother seeking the prayers of the Promised Messiahas for peace to descend upon her aching heart, and so she may attain peace of mind from his powerfully effective advice. At the sug- gestion of Hadrat Hakeemul-Ummat [Sage of the Ummah-Hadrat Maulawi Noor-ud-Deen], Hadrat Makhdūmul-Millat [the leader of the nation-Maulawi 'Abdul-Karīm] requested permission for Sheikh Şahib to leave early due to an important task and some concern. The Promised Messiahas said: I have explained many things to your sister and prayed for her as well. I have also promised to continue praying, but do keep reminding me. I told her that her heart would not be com- forted by some doctrinal sermon and advice. This consolation will come from God Almighty because the one who made the heart can influence the heart, and all this is possible only through prayers. I see that she has significantly benefited from this. The Promised Messiahas said: Supplications offered with full attention being cognisant of God have an extraordinary effect. Remember, however, that acceptance bestowed upon prayers comes from God Almighty alone, and there is a particular time for prayers. The special characteristic that morning time has is not found in other times of the day. Similarly, supplications develop an effect and an acceptance at certain times. The Promised Messiahas said: Ordinary people cannot bear traumas. Only the hearts of the