September 10, 2024
Achieving Perfection as a Servant According to Prophet Khidr (AS)
In the midst of my journey through the southern sea of Java Island, Prophet KhidrAS said to me:
“O Ahmad, the heavens have been commanded to shield the sun throughout your journey until its end. Indeed, that island is truly bathed in Allah's mercy. Do not let yourself feel sad or weary because the news from me is not as you wished. Indeed, Allah AzzaWaJalla is Most Forgiving and Wise. Continue your journey until you reach the place I will show you, where the fish will find you.
O Ahmad, has not Allah’s promise for your journey become evident? And has not Allah sent rain during your travels, as you have witnessed? Allah will cease it again once you reach the shore of the sea I have mentioned. Do not be tired because of the long and winding journey, and do not be saddened by the fact that you will not reach the eastern part of your land or your birthplace. Do not worry about the fate of your homeland, as only your birthplace will be granted tranquility by Allah from its five parts.
Indeed, it is because they do not understand that the contempt for the heavenly news and the scorn for what you have undertaken is the cause of Allah's wrath. It is not you who is the cause but rather the news and warnings from Allah that they ignore.
O Ahmad, Allah has informed me that there is no strong disturbance in Malacca, where most of its people are your sincere and faithful followers. Indeed, some scholars from that land will come, as Allah has promised, to strengthen your vessel, and they will be the best leaders of your vessel. They must understand that it is not you but they who will lead the vessel in that land. Indeed, you are merely Al-Makhfiy, who opens 3 of the 13 paths of goodness for them. They should be patient and bind their hearts firmly with patience and noble character.
O Ahmad, continue your journey back through the north until you return to the south of your island. Indeed, part of the island in the eastern part of your land will be lower compared to the land in your island. Some parts of this island (Java) are lower and some are higher, making the land appear undulating. Some areas are filled with mud and sea sand, and some shores are farther away. They should take note and have faith in Allah AzzaWaJalla.
Indeed, this is Allah’s power over His earth, and it is easy for Allah to shake and calm the earth according to His will.
O Ahmad, carry out what has been decreed and disregard the insults and slander. Indeed, they do not know you and only make assumptions.
Continue to write the two books that Allah has commanded you and some of your followers to write. Indeed, these three books are two that will bring them happiness in the Hereafter and one that will bring them tranquility and blessings in this world and the Hereafter.
Indeed, the perfection of a servant lies in noble character, and the beauty of a servant’s light is in their monotheism. The neatness and purity of a servant are found in the religious attire they wear. This is what your grandfather demonstrated and taught.
You and some of your followers should be careful and patient in arranging them, so that the hidden light in these three books will shine forth from the servants of Allah who read and practice them.
Indeed, they will eventually see the good end of it.
Ahmad F. Bin A. Alwi Syams