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A LESSON
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Glory be to Allah — the All-Knowing, Best Planner! There is no deeper Death, than Ignorance and Unbelief! Adam, Our father, was the first of all Mankind — Strong in Spirit, and Pure in Heart. He ate of the Tree as Allah commanded, and saw and understood the Works of Allah, and was able to withstand all the behests of Satan — both him and Eve! Allah created all things in which there is a Living Spirit — for the use of man! He told Adam: “All things were before you, I created, in which there is a living spirit — but Spiritually were they created! Even all the things that I created for the use of man. And I created much gold, beware for it is the root of Evil and beginning to every sin — there is no life in it, so take no pleasure in it! You may choose for yourself, but remember that I forbid it. Therefore take heed, that one soul should not be lost!”….. The sons and daughters of Adam began to divide ‘two and two’ in the land, and they made all things known unto their sons and daughters. They walked after the commandments they received, and there was no contention among them all. There was no envying, strife, nor tumults, nor lying, or any manner of lasciviousness! The Lord blessed them in all their doings. After the first generation had passed away, there was no contention! When the second generation had passed away, there began to be among them those who were lifted up in Pride! And from that time forth, they began to be divided into classes, and began to deny the Truth! They did all manner of Wickedness, because of the temptations of Satan, who got a hold of them and hardened their hearts. And thus did they dwindle in Unbelief, and became more numerous than they who worshiped Allah. They began to choose gold and silver, and rejected the warnings given to them! ********** Now men seek Salvation from Evil! What is this Gold? A piece of rock, worth nothing more than dust! Remember Allah said: “There is no life in it!”….. Yet with the costly sacrifice of men’s lives, you now seek it. The Law of Allah is written on the Rock of Right! Who changed the Laws to suit the carnal mind? Allah has said: “See that Satan do not deceive you, nor work his purpose upon you. Beware, for as I live, My words cannot return void, and I will not break My Promise nor renounce My Word!” ..... O those of you living in Luxury! On the day when the earth becomes heaps of sand, how will you save yourselves? Where is your profit if you gain the world and lose your Soul? On that Day the Guilty will say: “We were not of those who prayed, nor did we feed the destitute! We indulged with those who indulge, and denied the Day of Judgment — now the Inevitable has come upon us!” ….. Where is the escape? There will be no refuge! On that Day, man will be witness against himself. Faces on that Day will be gloomy — realizing that they did not pray, but denied and turned away with Pride! Whether male or female, We have prepared for the Faithless — chains, and a Searing Fire. Do not obey the sinner or blasphemer among them. Do not increase for selfish gain. Spurn the carnal self with all its ambition and its Pride — it is prejudice born of the carnal mind, it is enmity and hate! Hate is cruel! Turn hate of men to Love and Mercy, for Good destroys the Bad. Break off the lines that separate the sons of men! Pain follows him who speaks or acts with evil thoughts. He is a greater man who conquers self, than he who kills a thousand men in War! ********** To whoever among you wishes to advance! Observe the Prayer, and give charity — whatever you advance you will find it with Allah. Allah speaks to hearts, and hearts must speak to Him — this is Prayer! Stand! Purify your hearts, by Love and Righteousness. No strength is ever gained in Idleness! Whoever wills, let him take the Path to his Lord! We have enumerated everything in Writing! So whoever wills, may take a way back to his Lord. As for the deniers — in what message beyond this will they believe? We have warned that this is a losing proposition. Surely they will find out, that Hell is lying in ambush — a destination where they will remain forever. They will taste therein neither coolness nor drink, except boiling water! Do you not care to be cleansed, and to be healed? Turn reverent and restrain yourselves! Arise and magnify your Lord, and abandon false desires and pride. It scorches the flesh, and is a stumbling block for those who disbelieve — those in whose hearts are sickness! This is a Lesson, and whoever wills, shall remember it. It is a Reminder to all Mankind — to whoever of you wills to go Straight! |