"On the day when there is a severe affliction, and they are called upon to prostrate themselves, but they are not able -- Their looks cast down, abasement will cover them. And they were indeed called upon to prostrate themselves, while yet they were safe. So leave Me alone with him who rejects this announcement. We shall overtake them by degrees, from whence they know not. And I bear with them, surely My plan is firm."
January 1, 1970
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