ORGANISATION

Organisation ~ 167 ~ they lived into the shade of divine protection. It was only when they deliberately rejected such organization and the discipline it entails that they found themselves bereft of God’s protection. Despite their continuing to hold political power, they were eventually subjugated by other nations. Those who enter this Islamic form of organization quite voluntarily—as required by Islam—give definite proof in doing so of their total selflessness. In this way, they show their capacity to suppress their own egos for the greater glory of God. And, indeed, there is no greater act of piety that one can perform. Those who show themselves ready to make such a sacrifice will have multiple blessings bestowed on them by the Almighty, and in this world, they will be granted honour and supremacy. In the Hereafter their status will be far above that of the egoists and self-seekers. When those who have been completely subservient to God - to the point of becoming selfless souls - are confronted with the truth, they never hesitate to acknowledge it to be so. Nor do they ever launch themselves on any course of action which might