1897

The Promised Messiah, on whom be peace, said: I never call myself a ‘maulvi’, nor do I approve of anyone ever referring to me as such. In fact, when someone calls me a maulvi I am so grieved that I feel as if they have sworn at me.

The Promised Messiah(as) said: People shall give you grief and inflict upon you all sorts of pain, but the people of my community must not become incensed. Do not say hurtful words in the heat of emotion, for Allah the Exalted does not like such people. Allah Almighty desires to make my community a model for others.1 The Promised Messiah(as) said: My mission is heavenly in nature and divine work cannot be frustrated. In this undertaking I have no vested interests and my own efforts amount to nothing.

The Promised Messiah(as) said: Abusive language does not stoke my anger. Moreover, he said: The affluent tend to be arrogant, but the scholars of this age are worse than them. Their conceit stands before them like a wall that obstructs their way. I desire to demolish this wall. When this wall crumbles, they shall come and join us with humility.

The Promised Messiah(as) said: Allah the Exalted loves a righteous person. Everyone ought to keep in mind the majesty of God and remain fearful, and remember that all people are the servants of God. Do not oppress or act harshly towards anyone. Do not deride another person. If even a single member of our community is evil, they defame us all. If your disposition veers towards emotions of anger, examine your heart to identify the source from which these emotions have gushed forth. This is a very delicate state.2

December 1897

News was received from Qadian, the Abode of Peace, that members of our community ought to profusely recite the following prayer in the last rak’at of their formal Prayers after the ruku:

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Our Lord, grant us good in this world as well as good in the world to come, and protect us from the torment of the Fire.4