In
the realm of worship, fasting and obligatory prayer constitute the two
mightiest pillars of God's holy Law. Neglecting them is in no wise permitted,
and falling short in their performance is of a certainty not acceptable. In the
Tablet of Visitation He saith: "I beseech God, by Thee and by them whose
faces have been illumined with the splendours of the light of Thy countenance,
and who, for love of Thee, have observed all whereunto they were bidden."
He declareth that observance of the commands of God deriveth from love for the
beauty of the Best-Beloved. The seeker, when immersed in the ocean of the love
of God, will be moved by intense longing and will arise to carry out the laws
of God. Thus, it is impossible that a heart which containeth the fragrance of
God's love should yet fail to worship Him, except under conditions when such an
action would agitate the enemies and stir up dissension and mischief.
Otherwise, a lover of the Abhá Beauty will assuredly and continually
demonstrate perseverance in the worship of the Lord.
