Hospitality of guests

Regarding his guests, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the Promised Messiah and Imam Mahdi, peace be upon him, said:

“I always remain concerned that no guest should face any inconvenience. In fact, I always continuously stress that guests should be granted as much comfort as possible. The heart of a guest is as fragile as glass and can be broken by the slightest offense.

“Prior to this, I would eat with the guests. However, since the deterioration of my health, I have had to consume special food fit for my diet, and so, this has not been my practice. Further, the number of guests has multiplied to such an extent that there is not sufficient space, and thus, I was compelled to separate myself.

“On my part, I allow every individual to bring forward their inconveniences. For those who are ill, special food arrangements can be organised.”

(Malfuzat, Vol. 3, p. 292. 2003)