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The Muslim leadership of the Indian sub-continent also maintained that at that critical juncture when the Muslims of the sub continent were either totally helpless or were indifferent to the miserable plight of the Ummah in India, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian: 'arrived on the scene to defend Islam and not only did he shatter the magical influence of Christianity but also saved hundreds and thousands of Muslims from the deadly onslaught of the Christian missionaries who enjoyed special privileges due to their being under the power of the Christian monarch. '53. Another Muslim leader of the sub continent, stated that Hazrat Mirza. Ghulam Ahmad's: 'forceful and effective refutations silenced the critics of Islam for ever. '54. This extremely greatful leader of the disraught Ummah also admitted: 'There is no doubt that in rendering this service to Islam, Mirza Saheb has rendered a service required of him and he has not left any avenue unexplored in restoring Islam to its honour and glory. Justice demands that we mourn the sad and untimely loss of such a brave defender and supporter of Islam, champion of Muslims and also an exceptional scholar. 55. According to another prominent Muslim journalist of the Indian sub-continent, Hazrat Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian: 'was a pious saint who possessed such an acute sense of piety that he softened the most hardened hearts. ' 56. The Editor of this prominent Muslim journal also admitted that the 53. Azad, Maulana Abul Kalam: Vakil, Amritsar: May, 1908 54. Sadaq al Akhbar, Riwari: 29th September, 1908 56. Ali, Sayed Mumtaz: Tahzeehul Azhan: Vol 3. No. 10. pg 383. 1908 55. Ibid 118