Obedience to the Divine Messenger

In Aba Al-Sadiq’s ever-evolving call and propagation of faith through the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, the new manifesto today calls for the supremacy of God to establish the kingdom of heaven on earth. This call gathers like-minded believers and supporters from all backgrounds and former beliefs, much like in the time of Jesus, as described in the Book of Acts, where followers worked tirelessly to prioritize humanity. This premise is rooted in one profound concept: obedience to the Imam, or Divine monarch, of our time. Just as people act in obedience to a CEO or pledge loyalty to a political leader, what greater honor could there be than following a messenger sent by God to guide the world?

In the Book of John, Jesus reminded his apostles of this universal law:

“You are my friends if you do what I command.” (Bible, Book of John, Chapter 15, Verse 14)

Ari Abruni, a supporter of the Riser of Truth from Canada, continues to act in obedience to his father’s will to spread the divine message of our time. He has already clarified that a clear and present solution for humanity is being manifested by Aba Al-Sadiq, the divine monarch of our age, through the distribution of posters. Ari has now taken a step further by publicly declaring the importance of obedience to the leader of our faith, the true Pope of our age, Aba Al-Sadiq. Trusting in his guidance and kingship allows believers to work together to build the Divine Just State that Jesus promised for his followers. Aba Al-Sadiq is the divine conductor of this mission, guiding us toward success.

“I know, O LORD, that the way of man is not in himself, that it is not in man who walks to direct his steps.”  (Bible, Book of Jeremiah, Chapter 10, Verse 23)

Only a man sent by God is inspired to know which “instrument” needs to be played in the right key and at the right time to produce harmonious notes for establishing the Divine Just State. Acting independently and without obedience to this divine conductor would lead to discord in the symphony of the divine mission.

Jesus also made it abundantly clear that those who claim to support God’s mission but do not perform His work, and who refuse to obey the will of God’s messenger, especially in this age, have fallen into a deviant trap.

“Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.” (Bible, Book of Matthew, Chapter 7, Verses 21-23)

Aba Al-Sadiq, the divine conductor of our age, has been gifted with the wisdom to compose the right symphony and bring it to fruition. Like an orchestra conductor, he does not seek his own glory; instead, he often faces away from the audience, directing the movements of his companions. Without his divine guidance, his followers would not know how to play their parts in harmony, and the Divine Just State would cease to be truly divine.

As Prophet Lao Tzu stated, the obedient companions of the Riser of Truth often perform works on his behalf:

“The leader is best when people barely know he exists; when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.” (Lao Tzu)

By obedience, trust, and support for the Riser of Truth, Aba Al-Sadiq, with everything we possess, we can hope to harmonize with the divine symphony being established and bring it to fruition.

“Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, and laid them down at the apostles’ feet, and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.” (Bible, Book of Acts, Chapter 4, Verses 34-35)

Imam Hussain, successor of Imam Hassan from the unbroken chain of successors of Prophet Mohammed, died to raise up the name of God most high in the bloodbath of Karbala and made it clear when he asked his people, “Is there anyone to help us?”

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“Faith, if it does not have works, is dead. But someone will say, ‘You have faith, and I have works.’” (Bible, Book of James, Chapter 2, Verses 17-18)

Today, as before, it is essential for humanity to understand that the key commandment of God is always to obey the divine messenger sent in each age. They are endowed with the spirit of God to guide humanity and will not lead us away from God and truth.

“O you who believe! Obey Allah and obey his messenger and those vested with authority among you.” (Qur’an, Chapter 4 (Al-Nisa), Verse 59)

According to Prophet Mohammed’s narrations, when he was asked about those vested with authority, he stated: “They are my caliphs and the Imams of the Muslims after me.” These infallible guides for humanity, mentioned in Prophet Mohammed’s holy will and testament, are part of an unbroken chain of successors, true scholars of religion who will not mislead, unlike fallible, self-appointed, or elected religious figures who lack divine appointment.

Acts of work or worship breathe life into our faith; it is never sufficient to merely profess belief without acting by the divine principle or messenger of our age.