Malfuzat - Volume VII — Page 345
16 SEPTEMBER 1905 345 When a Hindu or someone of any other faith makes a request for prayers, I pray for everyone. It was mentioned that a person named his son Astaghfirullāh ['I seek forgiveness from God']. The Promised Messiahas said: This is good. He will be doing istighfar [seeking forgiveness] from God Almighty every time he calls him. Those Staying Nearby Continue to Witness Signs Mention was made of 'Abdul-Hayy, the son of Maulawi Noor-ud- Deen, that news about him had been given beforehand. The Promised Messiahas said: What benefit can an unacquainted enemy and an outsider derive [from me]? Those who live nearby constantly witness Signs. Those who stay with me even experience Signs in their own person. Your Device is Indeed Mighty In the morning, a friend submitted that he had received news from home to return immediately as his son was seriously ill, but there is no descrip- tion of the illness. He requested the Promised Messiahas for prayers. The Promised Messiahas said: I will pray. But sometimes women write such things to call one home. Once, when we were in Qadian, it so happened that a let- ter came from the house of Mir Nāşir Nawwāb [father-in-law