O ye homeless and wanderers in the Path of God! Prosperity, contentment,
and freedom, however much desired and conducive to the gladness of the
human heart, can in no wise compare with the trials of homelessness and
adversity in the pathway of God; for such exile and banishment are blessed
by the divine favour, and are surely followed by the mercy of Providence.
The joy of tranquillity in one's home, and the sweetness of freedom from
all cares shall pass away, whilst the blessing of homelessness shall
endure forever, and its far-reaching results shall be made manifest.
Abraham's migration from His native land caused the bountiful gifts of the
All-Glorious to be made manifest, and the setting of Canaan's brightest
star unfolded to the eyes the radiance of Joseph. The flight of Moses, the
Prophet of Sinai, revealed the Flame of the Lord's burning Fire, and the
rise of Jesus breathed the breaths of the Holy Spirit into the world. The
departure of Muhammad, the Beloved of God, from the city of His birth was
the cause of the exaltation of God's Holy Word, and the banishment of the
Sacred Beauty led to the diffusion of the light of His divine Revelation
throughout all regions.
Take ye good heed, O people of insight!