Malfuzat - Volume VII — Page 508
508 MALFUZAT - ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF URDU VOLUME 7 He saves him from grief and sorrow on every occasion. Most people are such that, on the surface, they are human beings, but in a state of kashf [spiritual vision], they are seen as dogs and donkeys. Longevity The Promised Messiahas then said: Nearness and proximity of God and long life are also included in [Divine] blessings ) اَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ - ]those on whom Allah has bestowed His blessings]). Although, the opponents include the Messiah [Jesus] in this blessing, they deprive the Noble Messenger, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, because they are not ashamed of this doctrine. And a long life can be counted as a blessing insofar as it is mentioned in the Noble Quran: And, أَمَّا مَا يَنْفَعُ النَّاسَ فَيَمْكُثُ فِي الْأَرْضِ ! مَا يَعْبُوا بِكُمُ رَبِّي لَوْلَا دُعَاؤُكُمْ . Meaning that, a beneficial thing is blessed with longevity, and God does not hesitate to destroy those who are unmindful of the Faith. So, it is proven that God does not hasten in bringing 1. But as to that which benefits men, it stays on the earth (Sūrah ar-Ra'd, 13:18). [Publisher] 2. But for your prayer to Him my Lord would not care for you (Sūrah al-Furqān, 25:78). [Publisher]