The Essence of Islam – Volume IV — Page 272
272 Essence of Islam-IV people who are disposed to virtue, fear God, show compassion for mankind and strive heart and soul for the success of the faith. Their hearts are filled with the greatness of God Almighty; they are sensible and in- telligent; they are men of high resolve, and have true love for God and His Messengersa. I perceive that it is the Divine design to foster this Jama'at and to bless it and to bring into it fortunate people from the ends of the earth. [Kitab-ul-Bariyyah, Rūķānī Khazā'in, vol. 13, pp. 204-205, footnote] Resemblance of the Jama'at to the Companions of the Holy Prophetsa Just consider whether, during the last thirteen hundred years, anyone has experienced a time which is so similar to the time of the Holy Prophets. Our Jamāʻat, which has been established in this age, resembles in many respects the Companions of the Holy Proph- etsª. Our people witness miracles and signs such as the Companionsta witnessed and gain light and certainty from fresh heavenly signs and support as the Com- panionsta did. They endure, in the cause of Allah, the mockery and derision and reproaches of people, and bear persecution and boycotts, just as the Compan- ionsta endured. They lead pure lives helped by clear heavenly signs and supports and wise teachings, as did the Companionsta. There are many among them who weep during their Prayers as the Companionsta wept so profusely that their places of prostration were dampened. Many of them see true dreams and ra