(This describes the very unique way in which Hazrat Moulana Maseehullah transformed evil.) On one occasion in Lahore (Pakistan), Abbaji (Hazrat Moulana Maseehullah Sahib) said, “Who is not aware of the rules of Shariah pertaining to shaving the beard and cutting it? Without doubt, everyone is well aware that this is Haraam. Brothers, I feel very ashamed. There are some of our respected brothers present here who have no beards, as well as those whose beards do not meet the required Shari length. I become extremely ashamed on such occasions, but what am I to do? This subject came up by the way. One must not look down upon such people. The person perpetrating the action should not be hated and looked down upon. Yes, the sin should be disliked and condemned.” Abbaji said, “They are ill, but will be cured. Do those who are ill not regain their health?”

On that occasion I witnessed a miracle of my Hazrat! Many individuals who were without beards or whose beards did not meet the required Shar’i length, resolved to keep a Shar’i beard in just that one majlis. Hazrat kept on saying, “Gentlemen, I am embarrassed to discuss such topics.” What an exemplary approach! At times he used to say, “Please forgive me. The topic needs to be discussed; I do not have the boldness to do so, but will say it nonetheless.” What a subtle approach, Subhaan-Allah! Similarly, today’s topic of discussion has been broached under the scope of this aayat:

What is required here is inactivity, not action. By inactivity I mean that one does not have to do anything practical. Instead, just give up doing the evil action. As mentioned, this is generally not the topic of this humble servant, for it leads to embarrassment. To gaze at a woman, or to stare at a lad, is indeed evil. How can one’s nature tolerate this? Such an act is repugnant, yet people regard this as admiring a work of architecture. Not even the elderly are free from this sin. There are many who abstain from adultery, and but are not safe from this detestable sin.