The Mirror of the Excellences of Islam — Page 553
552 Ā'ĪNA-E-KAMĀLĀT-E-ISLĀM―DĀFI‘UL-WASĀWIS seemed as if grief had become an integral part of him and a deadly sor- row had attacked him. So, when I saw his inclination and grief which had reached its peak I felt pity for him due to his bad condition. Moreover, as he wept and shed tears, I felt sympathy for him. So I made my mind to help him to such an extent where he should become needless. I consoled him quickly as it is done in such circumstances. I said to him: 'By God, I have not changed my mind. I am not from those who love wealth, rather I am from those who reflect on life after death and remember death. In addition to that, I am not greedy for worldly wealth like those who die for worldly wealth like animals. I will treat you with sympathy and will do a favour to you. I know it very well that the best of virtues is to relieve the one who is in pain. The best way of attaining salvation is to fulfil the needs of the needy. I am ready for your help. By God, I had promised to Allah that I would never involve myself in any doubtful matter, nor would I put my step where there is any risk of going astray. Likewise, I will never support a doubtful issue unless and until I consult my Allah. So now I am doing the same thing and I hope good from Allah. Therefore, do not be among those who lose hope. I think consultation is nearer to righteousness in this matter, as the legal owner is missing and we do not know for sure whether he has died or he is still alive. So it does not seem appropriate to handle this matter of inheritance in the same way as it is done when one dies. It would be better to avoid public opinion until my God shows me some Sign in this regard and I choose a way with a certitude of mind. ' Upon this, he said he had no objection to it. Further, he added, 'Do not go against your promise. ' I replied, 'My promise is completely conditioned by the com- mandment of Lord of all the worlds. ' After hearing this he left while he looked like an ill person due to the grief which had overwhelmed him. I went to my room, sat in a corner and diverted my whole attention to Allah so that He may disclose His decree, unveil the reality regarding this matter, and separate illusion from truth. By God, it did not take more time than it normally takes to lace up shoes or put a saddle on a