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awaited by the distraught Muslim Ummah of the sub-continent, nay of the entire world. A formidable opponent of the Ahmadiyya Muslim. Community states in relation to this voluminous work: 'It seems that the book was enthusiastically welcomed in the academic and religious circles of the country. Indeed, the publication of this book was very well timed, and the Mirza and his friends publicised it with great zest. The secret of its success lies in the fact that it challenged other religions and instead of apologising on behalf of Islam, it took the offensive against them. Noted among those who appreciated and enthuiastically supported the book was Maulana. Muhammed Hussain Batalvi. In his magazine Isha'at al Sunnah, he wrote a long review eulogising the book in six issues of the magazine. . In this review, the book had been lavishly praised and put forward as a great academic achievement of the time, a masterpiece of research and authorship, 34. The author of these remarks then proceeds to state that the publication of: 'brought the Mirza out of anonymity and put him on the stage of public renown and appreciation and countless eyes were turned towards him. ' 35. This appreciation by the Muslim masses was not without cause or justification. During that period of utter dismay and frustration, the only ray of hope for the Ummah shone forth from Qadian. A relieved Muslim of that era observed: 'Islam is being attacked from all directions. Atheism is flourishing and irreligiousness is on the increase. Those of the Brahm Samaj are making every effort to establish the superiority of their creed over. Islam through their philosophic writings. Our Christian brothers are devoting their efforts towards wiping Islam. They are convinced that so long as the sun of Islam continues to shed its light upon the world, all their efforts on behalf of Christianity will prove vain and trinity. would gain no support. In short, the followers of all religions are eager 34. Nadwi, A. H: Qadianism. A Critical Study: pg 33 113 35. Ibid: pg 33