Continuous Service Brings Intimacy

Maulana Muhammad Ilyas (rah) Malfuzat compiled by Maulana Muhammad Manzoor Nuhmani (rah)
Published in Muslim Murasu, July 2013

People should take sufficient time out before coming to headquarters Hazrat Nizamuddin. They should come repeatedly. They should not stay here, but go and work in places around. When desire to return home arises, they should overcome it and continue their service here. It will fetch them huge rewards. It is akin to a warrior who marches ahead while his comrades around him are fleeing. His conviction will be highly regarded.
Tableeg work has its connection with afterlife. Ill-witted words and harsh comments should be tolerated. Rewards will be given in afterlife for the insults that were suffered.
One should meditate on how the missionary job is evolving and maturing. What are all the areas that can be newly penetrated. It is better to think on these lines in solitude. Trust should be on Allah and work should continue.
Serve people and earn their intimacy. Help them with the intention of bringing them into this mission. Have faith and ask Dua. Some people can be pulled in by this.
Tableeg works resemble meritorious Gaswaat in some dimensions. This is not a war, but part of the battle. Its glories are more in some ways and less in some ways.
Toiling for this mission in on par with Riyaazat (heavy indulgence in worship). People have not understood the merits of Tableeg.
Some people do not understand the importance of inviting people to righteousness. They focus on giving life to Masaail and some divine commands. Some people bring people out of bad traditions. Their service can be leveraged for the same. Shariat is largely not honored in property division. There are bad practices.
We should say to those explaining the intricacies of Shariat Masaail. You help us in our mission and we will help you in your struggle.
This will give them an opportunity to see the length and breadth of Tableeg works. They will see the result. Then they will show interest in Tableeg. Missionary work should be in mind even while going to a doctor for treatment. Let us call only those doctors on whom we can have some hope.
Mistakes by individuals can be generalized and indicated in public speeches. This was the way of Prophet. If addressed directly in person, then advice should be given with utmost tenderness and sincerity. One should wait for the appropriate time. Pointing mistake instantly will bring arguments and exchanges. There won’t be any use.