The Afghan Martyrs — Page 19
'1 wish to say that the intent behind addressing this letter is to acquaint you that it is only human that when one becomes aware of the existence of a spring of sweet water there would be a natural desire to share that intelligence with others so that they too may derive satisfaction from the life-giving, nourishing water. In our country you are renowned for being supportive to Islam and Muslims. Therefore I wish to apprise you that whenever there is disorder and people go astray the Almighty always chooses someone from amongst His seIVants so that He may guide the lost, grant sight to the blind and enable the indifferent to perform good deeds. For reformation of the faith through a chosen person He imparts knowledge supported by valid arguments and reasoning. In view of the cases of apostasy and because people having lost their sense of direction, have gone astray. He has appointed this humble person for moral reformation. As during this age a great deal of mischief has been created by the Christian scholars the rebuttal surely lies in the 'breaking of the cross'. Hence, in fulfillment of the prophecy concerning the second advent of the Messiah, a prophecy which is well known all over, this humble person has been sent in the garb of Messiah. The Holy Quran clearly states that whoever departs from this world once can never come back. However the spirits of the dead do return as 'Barooz', i. e. when another comes in his spirit. In the eyes of the Almighty such an appearance is considered a second advent. This is how this term is used in the terminology of the Soofis. Had it been possible for the dead to return then instead of Jesus Christ (PBUH), it would have been more appropriate for the Seal of the Prophets (PBUH) to come the second time. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) never said that he would come back. But he did say that another with his name, i. e. who in the matter of disposition and temperament would bear strong'resemblance to 19