Ahmadiyyat Is Not a New Religion — Page 40
40 Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad such an individual would always remain his devoted servant. Hence, these issues are not complicated; rather, they are straightforward. But if someone still fails to comprehend these points, they can simply focus on one key question: Does Islam currently hold prestige and honour, or is it in a state of decadence? If Islam maintains the same grandeur and majesty it did thirteen hundred years ago, it needs no remedy. But if it is evident that Muslims are deprived of the true blessings of the Holy Quran, ignorant of its teachings, and facing challenges such as the stripping away of monarchies and the loss of governments, then we must ask ourselves: What measure has God Almighty taken to elevate the honour of the Holy Prophet s as ? Islam, which was dearer to Prophet Muhammad s as than his own life, is facing relentless attacks. Yet, some Muslims persist in denying the need for reform. If God says He is sending someone for reform, the maulwis say, ‘No, no, we do not need a reformer. ’ If Islam is in good condition, then it may be declared that, God forbid, Hazrat Mirza Sahib as was an imposter. But if people have turned away from the Holy Quran, become ignorant of Islam, and neglected their practical condition, it must be admitted that the Promised Messiah as was a true claimant who appeared